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excelled

VERB

be superior; surpass

Synonyms

STRONGEST

come through outdo shine transcend

STRONG

beat best better cap eclipse exceed outrival outshine outstrip pass predominate surmount top wax

WEAK

be good be master of be proficient be skillful be talented go beyond go to town improve upon make it show talent take precedence

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fail lose

STRONG

fall behind surrender

WEAK

be inferior

Example Sentences

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Edith saw herself as the ugly duckling but excelled in ballet.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“Anduril has excelled at producing hardware with these capabilities and Palantir has the software expertise. Both companies also have a reputation for rapid iteration as nontraditional defense contractors,” Luria said.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

City have lowered the average age of the squad to 24 - the youngest in the WSL this season - and last summer's signings Jade Rose, 23, and Iman Beney, 19, have excelled.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Before his accident, Nones was a freelance photographer who excelled because he pushed himself, doing whatever it took to get the right shot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

His parents sent him to school in England, where he excelled academically and developed an interest in theatre and writing.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow