excel

[ik-sel] / ɪkˈsɛl /

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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And recent history shows this is the month where City excel and Arsenal flounder.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

I see her excel and just keep killing it on all different kinds of aspects of entertainment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

One of the things that I learned from competitive sports is that I excel when I’m stressed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Furthermore, managers who are managing many different funds may be stretched too thin to excel in any one of his funds.

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Elizebeth rooted for her readers even as she pushed them to excel.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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