Synonyms of excels

excels

verb

present tense third-person singular of excel

as in surpasses

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

• surpasses
• exceeds
• tops
• eclipses
• outshines
• transcends
• outdoes
• outclasses
• outstrips
• beats
• outdistances
• overcomes
• towers (over)
• outmatches
• overtops
• betters
• overshadows
• masters
• outguns
• goes one better
• outpaces
• defeats
• outruns
• outperforms
• outweighs
• subdues
• conquers
• surmounts
• runs circles around
• bests
• shames
• trumps
• prevails (over)
• clobbers
• one-ups
• wins (against)
• thrashes
• triumphs (over)
• trounces
• outraces
• routs
• outcompetes
• licks
• crushes
• wallops
• whips
• trims
• overpasses
• overbears
• overmatches
• outbalances
• worsts
• drubs
• skunks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• loses (to)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of excels

Foldables have always targeted productivity power users and media enthusiasts who thrive on multitasking and a large-screen canvas—areas where the Duo excels without compromise. — Eric Zeman, PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026

The Chinese system excels at deploying subsidies on both the demand and the supply sides to manufacture at industrial scale in whatever sector Beijing targets. — Niall Ferguson, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026

Dolan really excels here, as do the actors who play the survivors. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026

Baylor also excels in forcing mistakes, as the Bears rank second in the Big 12 in opponent penalties per game and have forced 10 turnovers this season. — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026

While uptight Elinor excels at hiding her feelings for the similarly taciturn Edward, Marianne goes wild (nearly feral, really) when new neighbor Willoughby saves her from physical injury (literally sweeping her off her feet and a wincing ankle). — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026

Tory Burch excels at activating her frow-goers, dispatching content creators like Tefi Pessoa and Kennedy Eurich as correspondents, who saturate social media with guest interviews and interactions. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026

The Brewers have won back-to-back one-run games against a team that typically excels at winning them. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The country excels in winemaking from many small, family-run estates. — Bill St. John, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2026