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

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By contrast, American women enjoy unparalleled freedoms and protections. —Kathy Szeliga, Baltimore Sun, 8 June 2026

And the 2026 World Cup, of course, is an unparalleled opportunity to do all of that. —Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 4 June 2026

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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