- present participle of excel.
excelling
Example Sentences
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Excelling more as a draftsman than a colorist, Lam created his most compelling paintings in near monochrome or with a limited palette.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
Excelling in sports in India can also help players get jobs in the public sector.
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2025
Excelling at the job, though, can be a double-edged sword: It can mean getting recommended for future jobs, but not necessarily as a staff writer.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 22, 2023
Excelling in his backup role with the Kings, he was traded to Arizona in February 2018, where he flourished.
From Washington Post • Oct. 12, 2022
“We will sing ‘Love Divine, All Loves Excelling.’
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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