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
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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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The pool deck overhangs Cowell’s Beach, with stairs leading directly to the sand, making for unparalleled ocean and surfing access.
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Lauren Sloss, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
To wander through a museum after hours is an extraordinary experience—to do so at the Guggenheim Museum is an unequivocally unparalleled treat.
—Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2023
Perfectly pairing with your favorite yoga pants or jeans, these boots come equipped with a memory foam sole, offering unparalleled support throughout your day.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2023
Trying to outsmart each other, satellite and helper viruses have come up with an unparalleled array of antiviral systems for researchers to exploit.
—The Conversation, Scientific American, 14 Nov. 2023
The interaction of face-to-face collaboration, the environment of creativity developed in spontaneous office interactions, and the rhythm of a physical work environment hold unparalleled value.
—WSJ, 14 Nov. 2023
Silence provides an unparalleled opportunity to step back, observe and reflect.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Its largest airlines have ordered nearly 1,000 jets this year, committing tens of billions of dollars to a spending spree that is unparalleled in aviation.
—Hari Kumar, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2023
Told as a Citizen Kane-like investigation into the disappearance of fictional pop star Brian Slade (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), the nonlinear film captured an energy and aesthetic vibrance that remains unparalleled.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2023
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Lauren Sloss, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Nov. 2023
To wander through a museum after hours is an extraordinary experience—to do so at the Guggenheim Museum is an unequivocally unparalleled treat.
—Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 16 Nov. 2023
Perfectly pairing with your favorite yoga pants or jeans, these boots come equipped with a memory foam sole, offering unparalleled support throughout your day.
—Poppy Morgan, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2023
Trying to outsmart each other, satellite and helper viruses have come up with an unparalleled array of antiviral systems for researchers to exploit.
—The Conversation, Scientific American, 14 Nov. 2023
The interaction of face-to-face collaboration, the environment of creativity developed in spontaneous office interactions, and the rhythm of a physical work environment hold unparalleled value.
—WSJ, 14 Nov. 2023
Silence provides an unparalleled opportunity to step back, observe and reflect.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 13 Nov. 2023
Its largest airlines have ordered nearly 1,000 jets this year, committing tens of billions of dollars to a spending spree that is unparalleled in aviation.
—Hari Kumar, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2023
Told as a Citizen Kane-like investigation into the disappearance of fictional pop star Brian Slade (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), the nonlinear film captured an energy and aesthetic vibrance that remains unparalleled.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2023
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First Known Use
1601, in the meaning defined above
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unparalleled
adjective
un·par·al·leled
ˌən-ˈpar-ə-ˌleld
-ləld,
ˈən-
: having no parallel
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