outclass
verb
out·class
ˌau̇t-ˈklas 
outclassed; outclassing; outclasses
: to excel or surpass so decisively as to be or appear to be of a higher class
Examples of outclass in a Sentence
The new model outclasses all past models.
She outclassed everyone else in the dance competition.
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The Thunder outclassed the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals in five games.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Game 5: Edmonton Oilers 5, Florida Panthers 3 June 18, 2024
With another chance to secure a Stanley Cup, this time on their home floor, the Panthers were again outclassed by the Oilers in a loss that forced a Game 6 and added new life to a series that had looked destined for a blowout.
—Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
While the performance was just as impressive as PSG outclassed Inter in every single department.
—The Totally Football Show, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Having pushed Manchester City close in the 2023 final in Istanbul, the Italian giant was totally outclassed by PSG.
—James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
Game 5: Edmonton Oilers 5, Florida Panthers 3 June 18, 2024
With another chance to secure a Stanley Cup, this time on their home floor, the Panthers were again outclassed by the Oilers in a loss that forced a Game 6 and added new life to a series that had looked destined for a blowout.
—Cameron Priester, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2025
While the performance was just as impressive as PSG outclassed Inter in every single department.
—The Totally Football Show, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Having pushed Manchester City close in the 2023 final in Istanbul, the Italian giant was totally outclassed by PSG.
—James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 31 May 2025
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“Outclass.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/outclass. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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outclass
verb
out·class
(ˈ)au̇t-ˈklas
: to do or be so much better than as to appear of a higher class
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