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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excels

Google said Argon excels at complex tasks in software engineering, legal and financial work and cyber defense, with a leading ability to find and fix critical software flaws.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

This is where the documentary excels - capturing the sheer surge of affection that greeted Oasis's return.

From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026

Cinzia, who is 5-9, also excels in both sports.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026

But where the PetPhone genuinely excels is location tracking.

From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026

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

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller