Outdo with some complex celebrations (5)

I believe the answer is:

excel

'outdo' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'with some complex celebrations' is the wordplay.
'with' indicates the answer is hidden within the clue.
'EXCEL' is hidden in the letters of 'some complex celebrations'.

(Other definitions for excel that I've seen before include "Every one" , "Do brilliantly" , "Show brilliance" , "cap" , "Be outstandingly proficient" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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