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

The match also will pose a significant challenge for the Mexican team, which has not conceded a goal during the World Cup but will face an English side that excels in aerial play, with lethal scorers like Kane and Jude Bellingham. — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

There's little doubt that the Dodgers organization excels at providing a positive experience for their players. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026

High-res mode, on the other hand, excels at creating separation between the subject and the background; the blurred backdrop makes the taco shells appear much sharper and more striking by comparison. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026

The concierge team excels in building custom itineraries of activities both on and off the property, such as exclusive temple tours, cooking classes, or Muay Thai lessons. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026

Crucially, the country excels at connecting academia—with top-tier universities that produce world-class research which complements technical universities that provide specialized apprenticeships—and the private sector. — Alois Zwinggi, Time, 24 June 2026

In a four-hander where each performer excels in their own way, Wilde gives a neurotic tour de force. — ABC News, 24 June 2026

When running web applications or when launching particular applications, for example, the MacBook Neo excels relative to many PCs. — Marco Chiappetta, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026

Why The Trifle Is The Best Party Dessert Enter the chocolate trifle, a beloved Southern staple, courtesy of a good friend who excels at hospitality but values shortcuts. — Kathryn Streeter, Southern Living, 17 June 2026