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having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability an antique vase of unparalleled beauty

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Recent Examples of unparalleled Staying true to denim’s past is important to Advance Denim and the commitment to selvage denim in both Vietnam and China stands as a symbol of unparalleled craftsmanship and cultural heritage that drive the historic love for the material’s history. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Apr. 2025 King David Hotel, Jerusalem Since its 1931 grand opening, the iconic King David Hotel has been a silent witness to the ebb and flow of global events, all while offering unparalleled hospitality to its esteemed guests. Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025 That’s what Metheny did for a year before heading off to teach at Berklee College of Music and embarking on an unparalleled career in contemporary jazz. Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025 The series’ release finds Kurzel in a phase of unparalleled productivity. Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unparalleled
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Adjective
  • The Giants weren’t the only ones to pass on Shedeur Sanders after an extensive scouting process.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
  • At the end of round 1, with Ward (No. 1 to the Tennessee Titans) and Jaxson Dart (No. 25 to the New York Giants) being the only quarterbacks selected, Sanders’ father, Deion, posted a video of Shedeur addressing the slide.
    Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Australia is home to an extraordinary share of Earth’s biodiversity.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • One minor injury was reported in the extraordinary mishap.
    Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The secret to an exceptional Amatriciana lies in selecting impeccable guanciale Amatriciano—with its perfect balance of tender meat and luxurious fat—creating the foundation upon which this masterpiece is built.
    Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • His answer, given the exceptional political and economic turmoil in Canada, was a bit surprising.
    Ian Austen, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • At the heart of the Justice Department’s lawsuit: Allegations that Live Nation leverages its unrivaled position as the nation’s largest concert promoter, ticket seller and venue operator to undermine competition.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Her gymnastics ability and unmatched consistency are unrivaled.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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  • Walker’s maturity and character are unmatched as the Patriots are attempting to build a culture, however.
    Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
  • The acoustics are unmatched, and the setting—gold leaf, columns, and grand chandeliers—rivals the music itself.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
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  • America’s growth, progress, and leadership have always been driven by its unequaled partnership of its universities and businesses.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Of course, alfresco dining under the evening sky of the western Med serves up an unequaled sense of togetherness.
    Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
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  • There is so much that is wonderful about Skokie – a renowned public library, award-winning park district, excellent schools and unsurpassed municipal services.
    Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Cho has noted his admiration for the great early-twentieth-century French pianist Marcelle Meyer, whose Ravel recordings are unsurpassed.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025

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