excel
verb (used without object)
to surpass others or be superior in some respect or area; do extremely well.
has excelled
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present perfectof excel (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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“Anduril has excelled at producing hardware with these capabilities and Palantir has the software expertise. Both companies also have a reputation for rapid iteration as nontraditional defense contractors,” Luria said.
From MarketWatch ● May 13, 2026
Kelly - trained by Adam Booth - marked his return with a stoppage victory against Peter Kramer and has excelled at domestic and European level.
From BBC ● Jan. 31, 2026
Over the course of his career, William Boyd has excelled at two types of novel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 12, 2025
Alexander Skarsgård, the Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning actor, has excelled at portraying dark and deeply troubled characters.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2025
Odella has achieved Odella has excelled at Odella has been recommended to Odella's outstanding performance in She is gifted we are told.
From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson
