as in surpasses
to be greater, better, or stronger than
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Recent Examples of excels
Unlike some stars who need the ball in their hands to thrive, Middleton excels in the gaps.
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Brian Sampson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
While some integrations—such as Power BI, Power Automate, and SharePoint—require separate Microsoft 365 subscriptions, Visio excels as an independent diagramming solution for those already using Microsoft’s ecosystem.
—New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
The city excels in providing unique date opportunities, from parks and music festivals to upscale dining and shopping centers.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
The brand excels in earthy neutrals that don’t feel crunchy granola and remain elevated.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2024
Stocks read for seasonal rally The stock market often excels during the holiday season.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
Christmas Vacation excels best in the chaos, from Clark’s yuppie neighbors being perpetually tormented by him to the anarchic family dinners (blissfully unaware Aunt Bethany is our personal MVP).
—EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Evolve From Information Gatekeepers To Insight Architects The traditional middle management role of information aggregation and reporting is precisely what AI excels at.
—Mani Padisetti, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Beyond the fact that service excels here, the hotel, which is Coral Gables’ oldest, is an impressive yet tranquil example of Old World elegance.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Brian Sampson, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
While some integrations—such as Power BI, Power Automate, and SharePoint—require separate Microsoft 365 subscriptions, Visio excels as an independent diagramming solution for those already using Microsoft’s ecosystem.
—New Atlas, 9 Dec. 2024
The city excels in providing unique date opportunities, from parks and music festivals to upscale dining and shopping centers.
—Brooke Seipel, Fortune, 3 Dec. 2024
The brand excels in earthy neutrals that don’t feel crunchy granola and remain elevated.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2024
Stocks read for seasonal rally The stock market often excels during the holiday season.
—Benzinga, Detroit Free Press, 30 Nov. 2024
Christmas Vacation excels best in the chaos, from Clark’s yuppie neighbors being perpetually tormented by him to the anarchic family dinners (blissfully unaware Aunt Bethany is our personal MVP).
—EW.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Evolve From Information Gatekeepers To Insight Architects The traditional middle management role of information aggregation and reporting is precisely what AI excels at.
—Mani Padisetti, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Beyond the fact that service excels here, the hotel, which is Coral Gables’ oldest, is an impressive yet tranquil example of Old World elegance.
—Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Excels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/excels. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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