as in excelled
to be greater, better, or stronger than
two vaccine developers who spent years vigorously trying to outdo one another's research
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Recent Examples of outdone
Not to be outdone, the couple are also bottling their own organic rosé and will host guest chefs and other creatives in an on-site artist’s residence flat.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Not to be outdone, the first-ever Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix will be held on the blue-green waters of Lake Geneva in September.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024
The queen of method dressing may have just outdone herself.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Smile 2 writer-director Parker Finn has outdone himself once more.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, not to be outdone, Amazon announced its own mega investment in nuclear Wednesday a $500 million deal with Dominion Energy to explore the development of a small modular nuclear reactor near the utility company’s North Anna nuclear power station.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
Not to be outdone, the Guardians and Yankees have also used eight pitchers in a nine inning postseason ball game during the Division Series.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Domestic markets in the frame Not to be outdone, domestic will also get a four-strong Bowmore sherry oak collection showcasing how European oak sherry casks can also create depth and flavor.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Not to be outdone, Roman Reigns made his entrance accompanied to the Georgia Philharmonic.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Not to be outdone, the first-ever Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix will be held on the blue-green waters of Lake Geneva in September.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024
The queen of method dressing may have just outdone herself.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Smile 2 writer-director Parker Finn has outdone himself once more.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, not to be outdone, Amazon announced its own mega investment in nuclear Wednesday a $500 million deal with Dominion Energy to explore the development of a small modular nuclear reactor near the utility company’s North Anna nuclear power station.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2024
Not to be outdone, the Guardians and Yankees have also used eight pitchers in a nine inning postseason ball game during the Division Series.
—Wayne G. McDonnell, Jr., Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Domestic markets in the frame Not to be outdone, domestic will also get a four-strong Bowmore sherry oak collection showcasing how European oak sherry casks can also create depth and flavor.
—Kevin Rozario, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
Not to be outdone, Roman Reigns made his entrance accompanied to the Georgia Philharmonic.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 5 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdone
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Accepted to Fisk University during her junior year of high school, Giovanni excelled academically while also challenging societal norms.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Adobe has excelled by leveraging their generative AI tool, GenStudio, to transform their entire content supply chain—from content creation to distribution and analytics.Yogesh Shah, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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At the close of Q3-2024, the $858 million average daily odd lot trade volume exceeded that of the entire prior year.Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The celebrity turnout was massive, and attendance exceeded 300,000 over three days.Rob Reed, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Report The Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in the World Series in October and are looking to maintain their momentum into 2025.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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In the Central Valley, Rep. David Valadao cruised to reelection, beating Democrat Rudy Salas by a wider margin than two years ago as Kern County swung further right.Laura J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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As Luna was beaten, the female attacker cut off Valez’s hair with a pair of scissors.Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Looking at it early and from an organization-wide lens can help your company not only beat inflation but become more energy-resilient and pollution-free.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This was the first time since Week 1 that one of Seattle’s running backs eclipsed 100 yards on the ground.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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John tour at the time eclipsed a record that had previously been set by Ed Sheeran’s Divide Tour, which over a period of years grossed $776 billion.Chris Willman, Variety, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Outdone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdone. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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