no parallel
idiom
: no thing of the same kind that is similar or equal
This period of growth has no parallel in the history of the region.
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To next summer when there may be a chance to lift the franchise in a way that has no parallel.
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Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 29 May 2025
There are no parallel benefits to a U.S. partnership with Russia today.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
Image There is no parallel in modern New York City history to the federal investigations into the mayor and his inner circle and the new wave of resignations.
—Emma G. Fitzsimmons, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
There has been no parallel diplomatic track, and the weapons are probably going to be drying up.
—Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
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Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 29 May 2025
There are no parallel benefits to a U.S. partnership with Russia today.
—Michael McFaul, Foreign Affairs, 4 Apr. 2025
Image There is no parallel in modern New York City history to the federal investigations into the mayor and his inner circle and the new wave of resignations.
—Emma G. Fitzsimmons, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
There has been no parallel diplomatic track, and the weapons are probably going to be drying up.
—Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for no parallel
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“No parallel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/no%20parallel. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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