Synonyms of SURPASSING

distinguish oneself

• EXCEL14
• SURPASS9

Also: stand out.

be or do something to a greater degree

• SURPASS9
• OUTSTRIP10
• OUTMATCH15
• OUTGO6
• EXCEED16
• OUTDO6
• SURMOUNT10
• OUTPERFORM17

move past

• SURPASS9
• PASS6

Also: travel by, pass by, go past, go by.

be greater in scope or size than some standard

• EXCEED16
• TRANSCEND12
• SURPASS9

exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence

• TRANSCENDENT15

far beyond what is usual in magnitude or degree

• EXCEEDING20
• EXCEPTIONAL22
• PRODIGIOUS14

Not playable in Scrabble US: OLYMPIAN.