unparalleled

adjective

un·​par·​al·​leled ˌən-ˈper-ə-ˌleld How to pronounce unparalleled (audio)
-ləld
-ˈpa-rə-
Synonyms of unparallelednext
: having no parallel
especially : having no equal or match : unique in kind or quality

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.
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One of the season’s crowning achievements was its depiction of the game’s iconic Las Vegas Strip, with a size and scale unparalleled by anything else on television. Scott Huver, Variety, 20 May 2026 But there was no diminishment to Bennett’s unparalleled ability to sell a song. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 20 May 2026 The series, which is unparalleled in its ability to consistently curate A-list conversations, was filmed across several days this spring at The Georgian Hotel in Santa Monica. Thr Staff, HollywoodReporter, 19 May 2026 Considering both the hard facts (carat weight and materials) and the more subjective stuff (design and wearability), the brand offers pretty much unparalleled bang for your buck. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unparalleled

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unparalleled was in 1601

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“Unparalleled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unparalleled. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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unparalleled

adjective
un·​par·​al·​leled ˌən-ˈpar-ə-ˌleld How to pronounce unparalleled (audio)
-ləld
ˈən-
: having no parallel
especially : having no equal or match : unsurpassed
a scene of unparalleled beauty

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