as in excelled
to be greater, better, or stronger than
two vaccine developers who spent years vigorously trying to outdo one another's research
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Recent Examples of outdone
Not to be outdone, Intel and AMD are also expected to announce chips that will make your current gaming rig feel like a calculator.
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Jackie Snow, Quartz, 3 Jan. 2025
The serene spa takes center stage, not to be outdone by gourmet, plant-forward cuisine and bespoke wellness journeys.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
Not to be outdone, Manchester United triumphed with two late goals in the Manchester derby that piled further misery on Pep Guardiola and ensured Ruben Amorim’s greatest moment thus far in his Old Trafford tenure.
—Darren Richman, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
That is a ton of money for a two-row that can be outdone, utility-wise by a domestic SUV costing a third of the price.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Nicholas Hoult has truly outdone himself in 2024.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Not to be outdone, the couple are also bottling their own organic rosé and will host guest chefs and other creatives in an on-site artist’s residence flat.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Not to be outdone, the first-ever Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix will be held on the blue-green waters of Lake Geneva in September.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024
The queen of method dressing may have just outdone herself.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Jackie Snow, Quartz, 3 Jan. 2025
The serene spa takes center stage, not to be outdone by gourmet, plant-forward cuisine and bespoke wellness journeys.
—Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2024
Not to be outdone, Manchester United triumphed with two late goals in the Manchester derby that piled further misery on Pep Guardiola and ensured Ruben Amorim’s greatest moment thus far in his Old Trafford tenure.
—Darren Richman, The Athletic, 19 Dec. 2024
That is a ton of money for a two-row that can be outdone, utility-wise by a domestic SUV costing a third of the price.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Nicholas Hoult has truly outdone himself in 2024.
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Not to be outdone, the couple are also bottling their own organic rosé and will host guest chefs and other creatives in an on-site artist’s residence flat.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
Not to be outdone, the first-ever Rolex Switzerland Sail Grand Prix will be held on the blue-green waters of Lake Geneva in September.
—Sarah James, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2024
The queen of method dressing may have just outdone herself.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for outdone
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Every product was determined to have excelled in each category by our editorial team, which is composed of in-house writers and editors as well as contributors—along with special consideration from dermatologists.Jenny Berg, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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The senior has excelled as a drummer and has helped lead the reformation of the school band after a number of years.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, the policy has already produced results as the year-over-year growth in purchases of both home appliances and autos far exceeded overall retail sales growth in November.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Matter of fact, wages have exceeded inflation for the last two years.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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According to the city’s Office of Chief Medical Examiner, Forrest, 64, was beaten to death, suffering blunt impact injuries of the head and torso.Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 18 Jan. 2025
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He has been routinely beaten on the glass by younger, bouncier players who are creating second-chance opportunities with offensive rebounds.Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
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Penn State finished the regular season ranked fourth and beat SMU in Beaver Stadium in the first round of the Playoff.Justin Williams, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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If the Steelers beat the Bengals and the Ravens beat the Browns, Pittsburgh will go on the road to face Stroud once again.Mike DeFabo, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
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First, Bowers eclipsed Hall of Famer Mike Ditka's 63-year-old mark for receiving yards for a rookie tight end (1,144 yards to 1,067).Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
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Barkley has eclipsed 101 rushing yards in 11 of 16 games this season already, and the Giants have one of the worst run defenses in the league.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Outdone.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/outdone. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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