surpassing

[ser-pas-ing, -pah-sing]

adjective

1. of a large amount or high degree; exceeding, excelling, or extraordinary.

   structures of surpassing magnificence.

adverb

1. in a surpassing manner; extraordinarily.

surpassing

/ sɜːˈpɑːsɪŋ /

adjective

1. exceptional; extraordinary

adverb

1. obsolete,  (intensifier)

   surpassing fair

Other Word Forms

• surpassingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of surpassing¹

First recorded in 1570–80; surpass + -ing ²

Example Sentences

If the company keeps surpassing expectations, analyst should lift their forecasts.

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They will follow this up with three concerts at Belfast's SSE Arena on October 27, 28, and 29, maintaining their record for the most performances at the venue, surpassing any other artist.

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Average annual luxury spending in second tier cities increased by 22% last year, surpassing first tier cities where spending decreased by 4%.

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Samsung 005930 -1.17%decrease; red down pointing triangle Electronics expects its earnings to have rebounded strongly in the third quarter, driven by a recovery in its flagship semiconductor segment, surpassing market expectations.

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“The megacap strength was evident in rising market concentration, with the top 10 stocks surpassing 40% of S&P 500 market cap for the first time since at least 1972,” they wrote.

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