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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
With that unit in place, the Phillies’ bullpen excelled down the stretch.
It’s a rare spot that excels at both minimalist nigiri, where the fish is the star, and saucy, more elaborate rolls.
Although Yaba also laments that no one excelling in his stage of the game, he also admonishes his pal, “You shouldn’t use this world for your own pleasure.”
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.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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