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Another word for surpassing

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• adjective (Context 1)

Incomparably excellent; exceeding all others in quality, degree, or beauty.

Usage Example

"The cathedral is a work of incomparable architectural beauty that draws visitors from around the world."

Strongest
incomparable
matchless
peerless
unequaled
unrivaled
transcendent
preeminent
superlative
Strong
extraordinary
supreme

Opposites of surpassing

The opposite of surpassing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

inferior
mediocre
ordinary
unremarkable
average
subpar
commonplace
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• Nearby Words

surname
surpass
surpassable
surpassing
surpassingly
surplus
surprise

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Surpassing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/surpassing
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