excelled; excelling
: to be superior to : surpass in accomplishment or achievement
: to be distinguishable by superiority : surpass others
excel in sports
excelled at lipreading
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She excels everyone else in sports.
the special effects in this new sci-fi extravaganza excel any that we've seen previously
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Moreover, the modern CEO must excel in stakeholder management, skillfully balancing the often-conflicting demands of shareholders, employees, customers, and regulators.
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Sophomore quarterback Brady Edmunds continues to excel for Huntington Beach, passing for more than 300 yards for the seventh time in his career.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Given some room to excel, albeit in roles that beg to be more deeply explored, are Tang Shiyi as Gui Ying, a schoolteacher and martial artist with a close connection to An’s family; and Bea Hayden Kuo as Xia An, the Banker’s illegitimate daughter who is romantically involved with An.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Her dedication to these diverse roles reflects her ability to excel in various areas, showcasing her versatility and leadership.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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Chris Morris, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
Sophomore quarterback Brady Edmunds continues to excel for Huntington Beach, passing for more than 300 yards for the seventh time in his career.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
Given some room to excel, albeit in roles that beg to be more deeply explored, are Tang Shiyi as Gui Ying, a schoolteacher and martial artist with a close connection to An’s family; and Bea Hayden Kuo as Xia An, the Banker’s illegitimate daughter who is romantically involved with An.
—Richard Kuipers, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
Her dedication to these diverse roles reflects her ability to excel in various areas, showcasing her versatility and leadership.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Excel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/excel. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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