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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Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images Hamilton has never achieved a podium finish or win in a grand prix while driving for Ferrari, and he has been outclassed compared to his Leclerc.
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
The Tigers were largely outclassed by what’s left of this Twins’ roster outside of one inning from Noah Davis, who is no longer with the major league club.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
River then outclassed them in April’s Superclasico, a defeat that cost Fernando Gago his job, even though Boca were top of the regular-season championship at the time.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 16 June 2025
In doing so, however, Jefferson-Wooden also outclassed defending Olympic champion Gabby Thomas, who had to settle for third in 22.20.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
The Tigers were largely outclassed by what’s left of this Twins’ roster outside of one inning from Noah Davis, who is no longer with the major league club.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
River then outclassed them in April’s Superclasico, a defeat that cost Fernando Gago his job, even though Boca were top of the regular-season championship at the time.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 16 June 2025
In doing so, however, Jefferson-Wooden also outclassed defending Olympic champion Gabby Thomas, who had to settle for third in 22.20.
—Cory Mull, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Outclass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outclass. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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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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