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

• only
• extraordinary
• exceptional
• excellent
• unrivaled
• unrivalled
• unequalled
• 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

Come fall, the foliage is unparalleled as the trees on the plateau turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025

The stats don’t jump off the page, but the versatility is unparalleled. —Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025

Trey’s ear-to-fretboard data transfer time is unparalleled. —Charna Flam, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025

While others certainly offer substantial amounts of programming, Paramount+’s growth speaks to the unparalleled impact of quality in driving viewership across genres. —Todd Spangler, Variety, 6 Aug. 2025

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