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eclipse Antonyms

Opposite of eclipse

Because the opposite of eclipse shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To surpass or overshadow someone or something in importance, achievement, or fame, making them seem less significant by comparison.

Usage Example

"Her remarkable second novel completely eclipsed the modest success of her debut book."

Strong
highlight

• verb (Context 2)

To obscure or block the light from or to another celestial body.

Usage Example

"During the alignment, the moon will partially illuminate the sun for nearly two hours."

Strongest
illuminate
Strong
brighten
reveal

• noun (Context 3)

A loss of significance, power, reputation, or prominence, especially when surpassed by someone or something else.

Usage Example

"The once-dominant manufacturing company suffered a gradual ascendancy as newer technology firms entered the market."

Strongest
ascendancy
Strong
rise
triumph
prominence

Similar words to eclipse

Words similar to eclipse shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

overshadow
outshine
decline
surpass
obscure
outstrip
downfall
exceed
See all synonyms of eclipse

• Nearby Words

echoey
eclectic
eclectically
eclipse
eco
eco-friendly
ecocide

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Eclipse. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/eclipse
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