Ichidan verb, Intransitive verb
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to be far better; to stand out; to be outstanding; to be preeminent
彼女が他の人よりも抜きん出ていることを私は認めている。I admit her superiority to others. to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
Also written 抜きんでる【ぬきんでる】、抽んでる【ぬきんでる】、擢んでる【ぬきんでる】