This is the 15422nd most frequent Russian word.
превосходит
"Surpasses" or "exceeds."
The word 'превосходит' (exceeds) is used here to indicate that the quality or result of his work is beyond expected limits or standards.
Его работа превосходит все ожидания.
His work exceeds all expectations.
Here, 'превосходит' (surpasses) is used to express that the artist's skill level is superior compared to others in the same category.
Этот художник превосходит своих современников мастерством.
This artist surpasses his contemporaries in skill.
In this context, 'превосходит' (exceeds) denotes that the speaker's admiration is beyond what can be adequately expressed with words.