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excelled

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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Nineteen-year-old twins Jack and Tyler Fletcher made their debuts this season, while 18-year-old Jacob Devaney excelled on loan at Scottish Premiership outfit St Mirren over the second half of the season.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Barbaro excelled in the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown,” where her hard-to-impress Joan Baez earned her an Oscar nod for supporting actress.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

“Anduril has excelled at producing hardware with these capabilities and Palantir has the software expertise. Both companies also have a reputation for rapid iteration as nontraditional defense contractors,” Luria said.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Ayden Heaven has excelled in central defence and there is a feeling he can play more often next season.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Luckily hurrying was something at which Kate excelled.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart