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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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Rivian's score of 14 out of 100 was significantly outclassed by Subaru, Lexus and Toyota, which led the way.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The Colorado Avalanche, who outclassed the B’s in Denver last week, are in town on Saturday.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The Blue Jackets were outpaced and outclassed, and took their lopsided loss graciously.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
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Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Rivian's score of 14 out of 100 was significantly outclassed by Subaru, Lexus and Toyota, which led the way.
—Liam Rappleye, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The Colorado Avalanche, who outclassed the B’s in Denver last week, are in town on Saturday.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The Blue Jackets were outpaced and outclassed, and took their lopsided loss graciously.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for outclass
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“Outclass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outclass. Accessed 14 Nov. 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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