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 Yankees were outclassed in the first three games of the series, digging themselves a hole that no World Series club has ever escaped.
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Many EVs were previously created from the platforms of internal-combustion cars—and some still are—but the adoption of cell-to-chassis designs will make those older platforms hopelessly outclassed.
—Mark Andrews, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2022
Or nurses replaced by humanoid robots, university professors rendered obsolete by MOOCs, or journalists outclassed by smart algorithms.
—Edoardo Campanella, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2017
They were outclassed at home by the division-rival San Francisco 49ers this past Thursday night.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
Many EVs were previously created from the platforms of internal-combustion cars—and some still are—but the adoption of cell-to-chassis designs will make those older platforms hopelessly outclassed.
—Mark Andrews, WIRED, 29 Aug. 2022
Or nurses replaced by humanoid robots, university professors rendered obsolete by MOOCs, or journalists outclassed by smart algorithms.
—Edoardo Campanella, Foreign Affairs, 15 May 2017
They were outclassed at home by the division-rival San Francisco 49ers this past Thursday night.
—Vincent Frank, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for outclass
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An online fundraiser created to help Luigi Mangione with his legal fees has surpassed $10,000.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Since launch, Erica has surpassed over 2 billion interactions, and has helped 42 million clients, tackling tasks like balance inquiries, budgeting tips, and even bill payments.Sandy Carter, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The debts of only those people aged 70 and over exceed the total amount of all Social Security benefits that will be paid out this year.Next Avenue, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Just don’t exceed 1,000 micrograms of total daily folate, the NIH says, as high doses can hide or exacerbate B12 deficiency and potentially increase risks of colorectal cancer.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
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Goldman said the cruise line has bettered its business and is deserving of a higher price-to-earnings multiple.Pia Singh, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
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Here are some ways companies can better the frontline experience for everyone.Mark C. Perna, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The 18-year-old Brazilian striker came on with four minutes left of Madrid’s La Liga match against Real Valladolid — and crashed home his first goal for the club in a 3-0 win to eclipse Kylian Mbappe’s first Madrid appearance at the Bernabeu.Guillermo Rai, The Athletic, 14 Dec. 2024
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In the age of Instagram, Jane Birkin’s personal style often eclipsed her multifarious talents.Faye Fearon, Vogue, 14 Dec. 2024
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But with a tight budget, a new vehicle had to be affordable — a tall order for car shoppers these days, given that the average transaction price of a new vehicle in October topped $48,600, according to Kelley Blue Book.Jamie L. LaReau, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
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At some of New York City’s most prestigious private schools, tuition tops $60,000.Emma Whitford, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Outclass.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outclass. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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