incomparable

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce incomparable (audio)
Definition of incomparablenext
as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability the incomparable jewel known as the Hope Diamond

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Recent Examples of incomparable The autumn palette here is incomparable, with maples, birches, oaks, and ash trees erupting in crimson, gold, and tawny tones. — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2026 But the horrible scenes that unfolded before him were incomparable. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026 The telescope’s main survey will take at least a year, McEnery said at the Saturday press event—and its scale is incomparable. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026 Three massive screens in the front enabled even those in the nosebleed seats to watch Young’s incomparable fret work. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for incomparable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incomparable
  1. only
  2. extraordinary
  3. exceptional
  4. excellent
  5. unparalleled
  6. inimitable
  7. matchless
  8. unrivaled
Adjective
  • Vance isn’t the only prospective candidate tied to Trump with new problems after the midterms.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Nairobi National Park is nearby—this must be the only city in Africa where wildlife roam against a backdrop of skyscrapers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • The extraordinary beginnings of Stallone’s breakout film were explained in a New York Times interview soon after Rocky‘s release.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Given the extraordinary circumstances around this review, going anywhere else for photos felt almost dishonest.
    — Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • While Shelby was clearly an exceptional candidate, his success was largely predicated on your failures.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Why the semiconductor industry is interested in diamond One of diamond’s most attractive properties is its exceptional thermal conductivity.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Some of our ensemble casts include major film stars alongside narrators who’ve spent their entire careers in audio, and the chemistry is unparalleled.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The United States leads the world in the sophistication and power of its artificial intelligence models, and its innovation base and investment in research and development remain unparalleled.
    — LIN CHIA-LUNG, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of unparalleled
Adjective
  • Trump, in his inimitable way, has tried to get around that by appointing acting people and appointing people to jobs that don’t require Senate confirmation, and so on, and then basically outsourcing large parts of the government.
    — David Remnick, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2026
  • And that list doesn’t even include one of her most inimitable credits, as the wise and loving Tami Taylor on Friday Night Lights — another major inspiration for Phony.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of inimitable
Adjective
  • It is generally agreed that Helen, the woman of matchless beauty who indirectly caused the Trojan War by eloping with (or being abducted by) the Trojan prince Paris, belongs to the realm of fiction and not fact, as do Achilles and other mythological figures.
    — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The pecan version adds a nutty crunch, but the original rolls are matchless as is.
    — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Definition of matchless
Adjective
  • But visitors can also expect an unrivalled food scene, a thriving nightlife, world-class museums, unique architecture and a medieval old town that entices you to just keep wandering.
    — Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Overseas talent has helped drive our innovation and economic engine since our founding, as America fosters an unrivaled level of creativity stemming from diverse cultures that no other nation possesses and simply cannot emulate.
    — Eric J. Gertler, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of unrivaled

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