outclasses
Leaves others behind
Outclasses means surpasses or exceeds by a wide margin, suggesting superiority in quality, skill, or performance: The new model completely outclasses its predecessor.
The term implies not just beating but being in a different class altogether—a level of dominance that makes comparison almost unfair: She outclassed every other runner in the field.
Astronomical occultations
- overtakesPasses while moving faster
- outstripsSurpasses in performance
- outperformsExceeds in achievement
- exceedsGoes past a boundary
bests · outdoes · trumps · outpaces · outdistances · overshadows · outmatches · tops
Superior influence over others
- preeminenceSuperior status above others
- supremacyHighest rank or power
- primacyCondition of being foremost
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
peerlessness · elite status · top-tier · unrivaled · matchless · incomparable · ascendancy · predominance
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- virtuosityExceptional technical skill
- masteryComplete skill or control
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
- artistryExceptional creative skill
finesse · prowess · talent · genius · skillfulness · craftsmanship · polish · flair
One who competes against
- opponentOne who contends against
- competitorOne striving against others
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
- contenderOne competing seriously
field · ranking · standings · league · division · matchup · head-to-head · comparison
eclipses
Astronomical occultations
- overtakesPasses while moving faster
- outstripsSurpasses in performance
- outperformsExceeds in achievement
exceeds · bests · outdoes · trumps · outpaces · outdistances · overshadows · outmatches · tops · outshines
dominance
Superior influence over others
- preeminenceSuperior status above others
- supremacyHighest rank or power
- primacyCondition of being foremost
distinction · peerlessness · elite status · top-tier · unrivaled · matchless · incomparable · ascendancy · predominance · outranking
brilliance
Exceptional intelligence or luster
- virtuosityExceptional technical skill
- masteryComplete skill or control
- expertiseSkill from extensive practice
artistry · finesse · prowess · talent · genius · skillfulness · craftsmanship · polish · flair · peak performance
rival
One who competes against
- opponentOne who contends against
- competitorOne striving against others
- challengerOne competing against incumbent
contender · field · ranking · standings · league · division · matchup · head-to-head · comparison · benchmark
outclassesunderperforms
Fails to meet expectations
falls short · trails · falls behind · flounders · disappoints