overperformer

plural overperformers

1. One who or that which overperforms, having performance that is above expectations or a relevant standard; often specifically a person, company, investment, team, institution, or other measured entity.

   Pair that paltry salary with his postseason performance and you have Houston’s overperformer.

   2017 October 23, Blake Williams, “World Series Preview: Dodgers' And Astros' Overperformers And Underperformers”, in Forbes

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   But seven are outside the top 50, including top overperformer Florida International, which is ranked No. 88 by U.S. News.

   2022 February 7, Karen Sloan, “These law schools' grads crush the bar exam. It's not who you think”, in Reuters