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excel
verb as in be superior; surpass
Strongest matches
Strong matches
beat, best, better, cap, eclipse, exceed, outrival, outshine, outstrip, pass, predominate, surmount, top, wax
Weak matches
be good, be master of, be proficient, be skillful, be talented, go beyond, go to town, improve upon, make it, show talent, take precedence
Example Sentences
Almost lost in the focus on his defense was the fact Russell was a tough out, hitting better than .271 six times and excelling in clutch situations.
Harjo excels at capturing a place’s feeling and mood, and this version of Tulsa is as inviting as it is dangerous.
He might have excelled at the sleazy roles that made Dustin Hoffman and Al Pacino famous.
His administration says it has excelled in this area, but critics - including the influential Catholic Church - say this is not the case.
Adams noted that Nacua “bounced up” after taking hits against the Texans, came back after receiving stitches and continued to excel.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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