OUTCLASS Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

outclass

verb

ˌau̇t-ˈklas

Definition of outclass

as in to surpass

to be greater, better, or stronger than a tennis player who outclassed the competition, breezing through the tournament without losing a set

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lose (to)

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Recent Examples of outclass Leader and follower Why would China, with prospects in space technology far outclassing those of Russia, seem so eager to partner with a lesser power in these kinds of programs? — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026 France’s midfield was smothered, outpassed and outclassed by Rodri, Fabian Ruiz and Dani Olmo. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 15 July 2026 Not many would have predicted a shutout for France before this semifinal encounter but, in truth, Didier Deschamps’ team was outshone and outclassed by a far superior opponent. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 14 July 2026 While the 4-1 score was a bit jarring, no one should have been surprised for the USMNT to get outclassed by the Belgians. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for outclass

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With the first movie becoming Blumhouse’s biggest opening ever in 2023, despite a theatrical day-and-date on Peacock, followed by last year’s sequel breaking multiple box office records, the franchise has surpassed $530M globally.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Aug. 2026
Solar generation surged again in 2025 and, for the first time, surpassed wind as a source of global electricity.

— Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of surpass

Verb

Liverpool will be guaranteed to play at least 48 times this season, and the expectation will be to comfortably exceed 50 matches.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Soil samples from the two elementary school campuses, City Terrace and Christopher Dena, exceeded the applicable regulatory screening levels of lead, which were flagged for further evaluation.

— Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of exceed

Verb

Neighbouring Devon should also encounter a high percentage of coverage, while people in Pembrokeshire, Wales, are set to see up to 94% of the sun eclipsed.

— Callum Sutherland, Time, 7 Aug. 2026
Across Algeria, France, Germany, Italy, Austria, Poland and beyond, millions will see the sun set while deeply eclipsed.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of eclipse

Verb

Cava Group — Shares of the Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain jumped almost 12% after reporting second quarter earnings of 19 cents per share, topping the LSEG consensus estimate of 18 cents a share.

— Sarah Min,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026
The Dodgers’ luxury tax bill was $167 million last season, and it is projected to top $180 million this season, which is more than the total 2026 luxury tax payrolls of nearly half the league.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026

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