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  • present participle of excel.

excelling

ADJECTIVE
surpassing
Synonyms


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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