- present tense form of excel (3rd person singular).
excels
Example Sentences
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Wagner notes that the 5-foot-7 player’s game isn’t the flashiest, but describes her as a “silent killer” who excels at “redirecting pace, standing close to the baseline, constantly putting pressure on her opponents.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
But where the PetPhone genuinely excels is location tracking.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
Microlensing, which is expected to reveal more than 1,000 worlds, excels at finding planets farther from their stars, including systems that resemble our own solar system.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 1, 2026
Moorer says that “he excels as a singer, songwriter, player, harmony singer and producer.”
From Salon ● May 15, 2026
A Meecham gets the best grades, wins the most awards, excels in sports, is the most popular, and is always found near the top no matter what endeavor he undertakes.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
