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

• incomparable
• inimitable
• matchless
• nonpareil
• only
• peerless
• unequaled
• unequalled
• unexampled
• unmatched
• unrivaled
• unrivalled
• unsurpassable
• 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

Turning his insecurity into insight by hiring Smith propelled Pixar to unparalleled success. —Erik Logan, Forbes, 8 Sep. 2024

But statewide races in a midterm year are not the same as a historic presidential election with a Republican candidate who sucks up an unparalleled amount of political oxygen. —Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 7 Sep. 2024

Robert Wilson, whose productions are unparalleled in their time-stretching stillness, is a master of the very long form. —Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2024

This initiative offers Black Kitchen Initiative grantees the chance to take over restaurant kitchens in major cities like New York and Atlanta, providing up-and-coming Black chefs with unparalleled exposure and opportunities. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Aug. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

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