outclass
verb
out·class
ˌau̇t-ˈklas 
outclassed; outclassing; outclasses
: to excel or surpass so decisively as to be or appear to be of a higher class
Examples of outclass in a Sentence
The new model outclasses all past models.
She outclassed everyone else in the dance competition.
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The Knicks were again outclassed by the NBA-best Pistons — this time at Madison Square Garden — in a 126-111 loss on Thursday night as Detroit completed a decisive regular-season sweep.
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
When the buzzer mercifully sounded, the box score made no bones about the fact the Trojans had been outworked and outclassed in almost every facet of the game.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Some pundits predicted he would be outclassed by his more experienced political opponents during the presidential debates.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Even with their entire contingent of guards healthy and Bediako getting into the swing, Oats’ team was badly outclassed.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
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Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
When the buzzer mercifully sounded, the box score made no bones about the fact the Trojans had been outworked and outclassed in almost every facet of the game.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Some pundits predicted he would be outclassed by his more experienced political opponents during the presidential debates.
—John Blake, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Even with their entire contingent of guards healthy and Bediako getting into the swing, Oats’ team was badly outclassed.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
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“Outclass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outclass. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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outclass
verb
out·class
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈklas
: to do or be so much better than as to appear of a higher class
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