The word “excel” has been wielded in literature to denote a surpassing quality in a wide array of contexts, from physical prowess and aesthetic beauty to intellectual and moral superiority. In classical works such as Homer’s epics ([1], [2]) and Livy’s historical accounts ([3]), the term serves to underscore a level of accomplishment or prowess that is unmatched. Philosophers and essayists such as David Hume ([4], [5]) and Rousseau ([6], [7]) extend its meaning to encompass moral and intellectual excellence, while Romantic and satirical writers like Poe ([8], [9]) and Richardson ([10], [11]) use it to highlight individual distinction or, at times, to inject irony into personal ambition. Even in more unexpected contexts—from comparing the swiftness of a tiger ([12]) to a humorous nod to self-improvement ([13])—“excel” consistently functions as a marker of exceeding the norm or besting rivals.