as in to surpass
to be greater, better, or stronger than
a tennis player who outclassed the competition, breezing through the tournament without losing a set
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Recent Examples of outclass
The oud that launched a thousand imitators, and still outclasses them all.
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Mercedes' affordable coupe outclasses many of its rivals in terms of style, standard tech, and ride quality.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
At 331 cubic inches and 180 horsepower, the engine brought significant thrust to Chrysler's mainstream offerings, outclassing most of its competition.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The Patriots’ defense started to outclass Young and the Panthers’ offense once New England built an 8-point lead in the first half.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
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Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
Mercedes' affordable coupe outclasses many of its rivals in terms of style, standard tech, and ride quality.
—Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 6 Oct. 2025
At 331 cubic inches and 180 horsepower, the engine brought significant thrust to Chrysler's mainstream offerings, outclassing most of its competition.
—Liam Rappleye, Freep.com, 3 Oct. 2025
The Patriots’ defense started to outclass Young and the Panthers’ offense once New England built an 8-point lead in the first half.
—Mike Kaye
september 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outclass
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Testing reveals an average power exceeding 200 kW in optimal steady-state conditions, surpassing the energy requirements for heavy-duty vehicles.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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Since then, the agency has reported record recruitment figures, surpassing its fiscal 2025 goal by hiring just over 2,000 new controllers.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Nov. 2025
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Starbucks expects the total value of its China retail business to exceed $13 billion, including the value of licenses, according to the statement.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Australia’s hypersonic ambition Hypersonic flight, defined as speeds exceeding Mach 5, has become one of the most strategically important frontiers in aerospace and defense.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
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Fleeing crowded Eastern cities, Americans sought to better their lives and, in the process, transformed the young nation.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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Even in very difficult circumstances, there was always this feeling of optimism, of belief in being able to better our world.—
Kathleen Rellihan,
Outside,
22 Oct. 2025
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Perez eclipsed 1,000 career RBIs during the year.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Nov. 2025
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But it was eclipsed by the even-year elections before and after.—
Josh Bergeron,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Nov. 2025
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Palantir delivered blockbuster quarterly earnings on Monday that topped analyst estimates and sent CEO Alex Karp’s trademark ebullience into overdrive, even if the company’s stock didn’t follow along for the ride.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Cake batter is poured into a piecrust, then topped with a rich chocolate sauce and chocolate chips.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Outclass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outclass. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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