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excels

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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At a school that excels in many different sports, the Wolverines rose to the top.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

That is because Mythos excels at reproducing previously documented attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

It’s another one of the deeply uncomfortable yet utterly mesmerizing scenes the show excels in, and it’s easy to understand why Campbell would struggle.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

It is what British science excels at, leading to the discovery of the electron, the structure of DNA and the development of the first computer.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

I don’t actually know this, but Camille excels at everything she tries—school, band, friends.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller