Today, the band's critical reputation exceeds the limited success they experienced during their time, their 1967 album 'Forever Changes' being held in particularly high regard.

His fame and reputation and celebrity exceeded even his own wildest dreams.

First, the favorites in the race were horses whose reputations exceeded their proven ability, and some of the long shots had run faster races.

This reputation exceeds the truth in at least two recorded instances.

Like most of the very good contemporary white players, his reputation has at times exceeded his game.

No explanation was obtained for the fact that his reputation so far exceeded the evidence against him.

"I must say, your reputation far exceeds the reality of your mettle."

It's somebody whose reputation exceeds all reasonable bounds.

But as appears increasingly clear, the system's reputation exceeds its performance.

Experts agree that the reputation exceeds reality.