unparalleled

adjective

un·​par·​al·​leled ˌən-ˈper-ə-ˌleld 

-ləld, 

-ˈpa-rə-

: having no parallel

especially : having no equal or match : unique in kind or quality

Synonyms of unparalleled

• only
• extraordinary
• exceptional
• excellent
• unrivaled
• unmatched
• unequaled
• unsurpassed

Examples of unparalleled in a Sentence

War crimes of this type are unparalleled in history.

The new telescope offers an unparalleled opportunity to conduct research.

Her knowledge of the subject is unparalleled.

Recent Examples on the Web

Taylor argues her network offers Adobe unparalleled access to creators and exclusive spaces, a benefit corporate branding cannot buy, enhancing her role. — Jasmine Browley, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Christopher Nolan has been rightly praised, as a director, for his unparalleled commitment to practical effects and rightly criticized, as a screenwriter, for an attendantly labored approach to story. — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 21 July 2026

The banks of the pool—at its best a scene of unparalleled American majesty—took on a sort of circus atmosphere as locals and tourists alike stopped by to see the disaster for themselves. — Matt Viser, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

The third annual Fanatics Fest at the Javits Center in New York City wrapped up on Sunday, completing four days of an unparalleled sports fandom smorgasbord and viral moment factory. — David Betancourt, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unparalleled

• barrelled
• beheld
• bushveld
• chiselled
• compelled
• dispelled
• excelled
• expelled
• handheld
• impelled
• marvelled
• misspelled

Kids Definition

unparalleled

adjective

un·​par·​al·​leled ˌən-ˈpar-ə-ˌleld 

-ləld, 

ˈən-

: having no parallel

especially : having no equal or match : unsurpassed

a scene of unparalleled beauty