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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Excelled on the “Triple Crown” line with Dionne and Charlie Simmer, combining to light up goaltenders around the NHL.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Excelled in the 1970s, combining speed, skill and tenacity.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 19, 2023

Excelled at right midfield and centre midfield but was arguably at his very best behind Fernando Torres.

From BBC • May 24, 2022

Excelled in last half of season, says HS coach Larry Fetkenhier, when he was better than two Cactus OL alums, Ryan Nowicki of Penn State and Chris Putton of Arizona.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 2, 2012

Excelled in logic, mental and moral philosophy, and mathematics, and also made his mark as a debater in the literary societies.

From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 7, part 2: Rutherford B. Hayes by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)