to be by far the best; to be much better; to excel; to be exceptional; to be prominent; to be outstanding; to be a cut above; to tower above the rest
彼はずば抜けた才能を持っていた。
He possessed exceptional talent.
彼女の成績はずば抜けて優秀だった。
Her grades were outstandingly good.
多くの応募者の中で、本当にずば抜ける者は少ない。
Among the many applicants, truly few will excel.