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 seismic influence of Japanese fashion on the Western scene back in the 1980s remains unparalleled — many observers credit it with forcing an evolution of Europe’s definition of beauty in clothing. —Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026

The moment where Godzilla unleashes his atomic breath is a moment of unparalleled horror and, in a perverse way, beauty. —James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026

Conditions were only made worse by recent military defeats, crippling sanctions, corruption, and an unparalleled water crisis. —Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026

All of this research, adds Dror, is ultimately about trying to learn how humans evolved to have unparalleled language abilities that make our species special. —Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 8 Jan. 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