Synonyms of excelled

excelled

verb

past tense of excel

as in surpassed

to be greater, better, or stronger than

the special effects in this new sci-fi extravaganza excel any that we've seen previously

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surpassed
• exceeded
• eclipsed
• topped
• outshone
• bettered
• transcended
• outdid
• outstripped
• outclassed
• mastered
• outdistanced
• beat
• outmatched
• outgunned
• overcame
• overtopped
• overshadowed
• went one better
• towered (over)
• defeated
• outpaced
• bested
• outperformed
• outweighed
• conquered
• outran
• surmounted
• subdued
• prevailed (over)
• overpassed
• trounced
• ran circles around
• shamed
• won (against)
• trumped
• licked
• overmatched
• worsted
• clobbered
• routed
• triumphed (over)
• outraced
• one-upped
• thrashed
• crushed
• outcompeted
• whipped
• walloped
• trimmed
• drubbed
• outbalanced
• skunked
• overbore

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of excelled

The teenager, who has excelled for The Union by scoring seven goals and providing 12 assists in MLS this season, was called up to his first national camp this month and made his international debut in the US’ 4-1 thrashing of Peru on Saturday. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

And beyond the line, the Bruins’ wide receivers, tight ends and running backs have excelled in the run blocking department, putting their bodies on the line for explosive ground plays and sprinting down field to help the backs get extra yards. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

The Dallas Wings forward came to the team as a free agent and excelled. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026

Junior running back Levi Murray also has excelled for Wheeler (5-0, 1-0) with 870 yards and 19 TDs on 112 carries, and senior quarterback Logan Fox has completed 35 of 54 pass attempts for 538 yards and three TDs. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Daniel Jones excelled in getting off quick strikes before blitzes got home, and the Chiefs’ coverage in those throws was loose. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Italians have always excelled at thinking outside the box, defying conventions, and finding original solutions. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Many New York designers have excelled at defining American glamor over the years, but few have done it like fashion designer Bill Blass—a man most agree to be the 20th century’s ultimate gentleman of style. — Laurie Brookins, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026

Eleven hospitals that excelled in children’s care in all specialties received a special distinction. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026