as in surpassed
to be greater, better, or stronger than
the brilliant young pianist now eclipsed even his own mentor in musical artistry
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Recent Examples of eclipsed
Baez, whose fame initially eclipsed Dylan’s, was a close friend, musical collaborator and romantic partner.
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Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The 25-year-old also eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards in a season for the first time since 2021 moved into second place among the Colts’ all-time leading rushers, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famer Edgerrin James.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Smith’s 75 receptions on the season eclipsed the previous mark of 73 established by Mike Gesicki and Randy McMichael.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Sanders, who entered the game with 793 career points, eclipsed the 800-point mark Sunday.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
In the years since, the mythical version of Gypsy’s mother has eclipsed Gypsy’s own fame.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
After limiting Henry to just 65 yards in the first meeting, the powerful running back eclipsed the 100-yard mark.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
The jackpot is the seventh-largest prize in Mega Millions history, trailing six other jackpots that eclipsed $1 billion.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
With 117 yards on the ground, the Chargers eclipsed 100 yards rushing for the first time since Week 11.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
Grant Wong, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The 25-year-old also eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards in a season for the first time since 2021 moved into second place among the Colts’ all-time leading rushers, trailing only Pro Football Hall of Famer Edgerrin James.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
Smith’s 75 receptions on the season eclipsed the previous mark of 73 established by Mike Gesicki and Randy McMichael.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
Sanders, who entered the game with 793 career points, eclipsed the 800-point mark Sunday.
—Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 22 Dec. 2024
In the years since, the mythical version of Gypsy’s mother has eclipsed Gypsy’s own fame.
—Helen Shaw, The New Yorker, 21 Dec. 2024
After limiting Henry to just 65 yards in the first meeting, the powerful running back eclipsed the 100-yard mark.
—Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
The jackpot is the seventh-largest prize in Mega Millions history, trailing six other jackpots that eclipsed $1 billion.
—Ty Roush, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
With 117 yards on the ground, the Chargers eclipsed 100 yards rushing for the first time since Week 11.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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