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**Eclipse**

Tracing back to its etymological roots, \”Eclipse\” originates from the Greek \”ekleipsis,\” which translates to \”a leaving out\” or \”abandonment.\” Historically, it described the astronomical event where one celestial body obscures another, such as during a solar or lunar eclipse. However, in the context of cannabis, \”Eclipse\” has taken on a metaphorical meaning, often used to describe a strain or product that surpasses others in quality or effect. This shift in meaning underscores the adaptability of language and the innovative nature of the cannabis industry. As cannabis culture evolves, \”Eclipse\” has become a term that signifies excellence and innovation, often used to describe products that redefine industry standards. This modern usage reflects the competitive and ever-evolving nature of the cannabis market, where new products and strains continually strive to eclipse their predecessors. [Source: Britannica, Etymonline]

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Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
eclipse (noun)
1.
a) the total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
b) the passing into the shadow of a celestial body - compare occultation transit
2.
a falling into obscurity or decline , also the state of being - eclipsed his reputation has fallen into eclipse
3.
the state of being in eclipse plumage
eclipse (verb)
transitive verb
to cause an eclipse of as
a) - obscure darken
b) to reduce in importance or repute
c) - surpass her score eclipsed the old record
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
eclipse (noun)
a change to a lower state or level
SYNONYMS:
decadence, declension, declination, degeneracy, degeneration, degradation, dégringolade, descent, deterioration, devolution, downfall, downgrade, ebb, eclipse, fall
RELATED WORDS:
dark age, nadir, sunset; decay, rotting, spoiling; breakup, crumbling, decomposition, disintegration, dissolution; abasement, debasement; depreciation, lessening; decimation, demolishment, demolition, desolation, destruction, havoc, ruin, ruination; abatement, decrease, decrement, de-escalation, deflation, diminishment, diminution, dip, downslide, downtrend, downturn, drop, drop-off, falloff, loss, lowering, reduction, sag, shrinkage, slip, slump
NEAR ANTONYMS:
advancement, development, evolution, growth; blossoming, flourishing, flowering; renewal, restoration, revitalization; heightening; accretion, accrual, addendum, addition, augmentation, boost, enhancement, gain, increase, increment, raise, supplement
ascent, rise, upswing
eclipse (verb)
to be greater, better, or stronger than
SYNONYMS:
beat, better, eclipse, exceed, excel, outclass, outdistance, outdo, outgun, outmatch, outshine, outstrip, overtop, top, tower (over), transcend
RELATED WORDS:
one-up, outpace, outrace, outrun, overpass; best, clobber, conquer, crush, defeat, drub, lick, master, outcompete, outperform, overcome, overmatch, prevail (over), rout, shame, skunk, subdue, surmount, thrash, trim, triumph (over), trounce, wallop, whip, win (against), worst; outbalance, outweigh, overbear, overshadow, trump
NEAR ANTONYMS:
lose (to)
obscuration, overshadowing, veiling, dimming, shrouding

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