Synonyms for

Surpassing

Verb / sɜ:ˈpæsɪŋ / Another word for surpassing — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Surpassing means exceeding or going beyond expectations or limits.

Synonyms & similar words

outperform standout excel outdo travelby surpass outstrip olympian exceed surmount exceptional exceeding pass transcendent passby outmatch outgo goby transcend prodigious gopast exceeding outdoing transcending beating overtaking outstripping surmounting topping overrunning outclassing outshining outmatching outpacing outperforming eclipsing outdistancing bettering passing

Example sentences

  1. The student's test score was surpassing all of his classmates.
  2. The athlete's speed was surpassing the competition.
  3. The singer's voice was surpassing all expectations.
  4. The painting's beauty was surpassing the artist's previous works.
  5. The fireworks display was surpassing all others in the city.

Quotes

  • Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle. - Christian D. Larson
  • The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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