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

The atmosphere is unparalleled. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Apr. 2026

And the sales, profit and market value Cook was able to achieve for Apple during his tenure were unparalleled. —David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Apr. 2026

Ternus has the clear mandate to leverage Apple’s unparalleled hardware footprint—controlling over 2 billion physical devices—to build the indispensable chassis for the consumer AI era. —Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026

Just ask von Hirsch, whose expertise and connections in Greece are unparalleled. —The Editors, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unparalleled

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

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