surpass
verbTo exceed someone or something in achievement, quality, or extent.
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Clear all filtersemulate
verbTo strive to equal or surpass a model through imitation.
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incomparable
adjectiveSo outstanding as to have no equal; also unsuitable for meaningful comparison.
Having no equal
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outstrip
verbTo move ahead of or exceed someone or something in progress, achievement, or extent.
Exceed or move ahead
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transcend
verbTo go beyond an ordinary boundary, limit, or expectation.
transcendent
adjectiveGoing beyond ordinary limits or surpassing usual experience.
unparalleled
adjectiveHaving no equal or close comparison in a particular respect.
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