excel
verb (used without object)
to surpass others or be superior in some respect or area; do extremely well.
have excelled
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present perfectof excel.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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You could call that ruthless economic warfare, or you could call it capitalist competition, an arena where the Chinese have excelled.
From Salon ● Jun. 21, 2026
Once the regular season ends, officials who have excelled are rewarded with coveted games in the playoffs.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
Both the Hoosiers and the Commodores have excelled by perfecting the mad waltz of modern college football—flipping over the roster and bringing in older, experienced talent, especially at the quarterback position.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025
He replaced Moss with Jayden Maiava, a transfer from Nevada Las Vegas, whose dual threat skill set more closely mirrors other quarterbacks who have excelled under Riley.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2024
“You have excelled beyond my wildest expectations,” Goddard told him.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
