as in excelled
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Recent Examples of outdone
Not to be outdone, M&M’s started dropping a bounty of new flavors, including the popular blue-bagged crunchy Pretzel M&Ms.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
At the Emmys 2025, Jenna Ortega has, as usual, outdone herself with her look.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025
Not to be outdone, Arizona’s Alexander made an incredible catch against the left field wall of his own to rob Alex Bregman of a solo shot in the top of the eighth.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Jason Momoa has really outdone himself here as both the lead and the show’s creator.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Not to be outdone, a 1961 Dutch version has its Elizabeth arrive in mud up to her waist, then shamelessly pans her body in a close-up, from ankles to bosom.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
For example, in 2023, the world's largest wind turbine, with a 260-meter (853-ft) diameter began operating in China, only to be outdone the following year by another monster windmill with a blade diameter of 310 m (1,107 ft).
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
Not to be outdone, his brother, Nick, flexed what appears to be a vintage Piaget on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2025
Not to be outdone, B-list actress Betty Ting Pei—Lee’s alleged mistress—played herself in the salacious film Bruce Lee and I, billed as a tell-all about Lee’s sex- and drug-fueled last days.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 8 Aug. 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2025
At the Emmys 2025, Jenna Ortega has, as usual, outdone herself with her look.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2025
Not to be outdone, Arizona’s Alexander made an incredible catch against the left field wall of his own to rob Alex Bregman of a solo shot in the top of the eighth.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
Jason Momoa has really outdone himself here as both the lead and the show’s creator.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Not to be outdone, a 1961 Dutch version has its Elizabeth arrive in mud up to her waist, then shamelessly pans her body in a close-up, from ankles to bosom.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
For example, in 2023, the world's largest wind turbine, with a 260-meter (853-ft) diameter began operating in China, only to be outdone the following year by another monster windmill with a blade diameter of 310 m (1,107 ft).
—New Atlas, 28 Aug. 2025
Not to be outdone, his brother, Nick, flexed what appears to be a vintage Piaget on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 9 Aug. 2025
Not to be outdone, B-list actress Betty Ting Pei—Lee’s alleged mistress—played herself in the salacious film Bruce Lee and I, billed as a tell-all about Lee’s sex- and drug-fueled last days.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdone
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Like his father, Austin excelled as a standout athlete, playing safety for the University of Notre Dame.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Miami’s supposed to have better pass rushing and improved safety play this season, but the improvements made to the defense hasn’t helped Weaver’s unit be good at what the Dolphins defense excelled at last season, which was playing situational ball.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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The effort this year far exceeded the $300,000 goal, with about $450,000 raised – another record for the foundation created after Carlson died during an ocean rescue in 2014.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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In the first quarter of the year, the price of Miami's luxury condos exceeded $1,000 per square foot for the first time in history.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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The group has topped the charts three times in the past with debut LP Suede (1993), Coming Up (1996) and Head Music (1999).—
Thomas Smith,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
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California, Texas, New York, and Florida topped the list, WalletHub said.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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The Golden Bears opened the 2024 season by beating UC Davis 31-13, Auburn 21-14 and SDSU 31-10.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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The South Korean automaker is projected to easily beat 2024 sales numbers for both EV models.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
17 Sep. 2025
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This year, Seville beat Lyles at the Lausanne Diamond League.—
Katelyn Hutchison,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Smith’s extended lunge was needed as Chapman’s throw barely beat Pages’ speed, but Smith instantly collapsed onto his side.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
14 Sep. 2025
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The Pitt defeated The White Lotus in the category, though, along Severance, Andor, The Diplomat, The Last of Us, Paradise and Slow Horses.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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In-state alog with Miami’s huge win (see above), Fllrida played credibly in a 20-10 loss to 3-LSU, and FIU defeated rival FAU 38-28 in the annual Shula Bowl game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the battle to usurp the Conservative Party, Robinson is eclipsed by the growing strength of Reform UK, a political party led by Nigel Farage.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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His political capital is limited and he’s been totally eclipsed by Wu.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Outdone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdone. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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