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 Grand Sport is a revered name in Corvette history, beginning in 1963 with a race car that kicked off the incomparable career of motorsport team owner Roger Penske.
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Its greatest champions have been Scandinavians, whose names would mean nothing to most Americans—not even that of the incomparable Johannes Klæbo, who became the greatest winter Olympian of all time this year at the Milano Cortina Games by grabbing all six golds that the sport offers.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
Her band never got to play anywhere except a single town hall, but nearly six decades later, there are legions of Shaggies left in their incomparable wake.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
By the four-month-out mark, with the help of our incomparable planner Serena Merriman, my mom and I had secured a date and venue (December 7, The Boom Boom Room).
—Rachel Hodin, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
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Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
Its greatest champions have been Scandinavians, whose names would mean nothing to most Americans—not even that of the incomparable Johannes Klæbo, who became the greatest winter Olympian of all time this year at the Milano Cortina Games by grabbing all six golds that the sport offers.
—Bill McKibben, New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2026
Her band never got to play anywhere except a single town hall, but nearly six decades later, there are legions of Shaggies left in their incomparable wake.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
By the four-month-out mark, with the help of our incomparable planner Serena Merriman, my mom and I had secured a date and venue (December 7, The Boom Boom Room).
—Rachel Hodin, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incomparable
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Neon Carnival Neon Carnival hits a major milestone this year, celebrating 15 years as one of the festival weekend's most exclusive, invite-only parties known for attracting A-list stars (hey Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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This crossing is not the only bridge in the Sacramento region with safety concerns.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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That set the stage for an extraordinary showdown that posed serious risks for the global economy and raised the specter that the ceasefire could collapse and the war could resume.—
Samy Magdy,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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The scale of commitment is extraordinary.—
Winston Ma,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Many say these chiefs were doing exceptional work in the community to improve public safety, and believe their firings are a result of speaking out against the city manager.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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While the stock trades at a modest premium to its industry, that premium reflects exceptional profitability, superior balance-sheet quality, and multiple avenues for long-term AI monetization.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Alliums are excellent neighbors to beets, brassicas, tomatoes, and more.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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This bracelet makes an excellent Mother’s Day jewelry gift.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
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More than 1,700 people have requested voluntary removals from the facility since the start of 2025, according to immigration court data published by researchers at Syracuse University — a level unparalleled by any period since the researchers began tracking it nearly 30 years ago.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Meghan's fashion game during this stretch—hers and Harry’s last before stepping back as senior royals—was unparalleled.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Shinichi Atobe’s arresting house and techno beams with inimitable candor, built from bright, phlegmatic loops that run on an eccentric internal logic.—
Maxie Younger,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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Hosted by the inimitable Kat Wilderness Dion, the event will include favorite music and reenactments of favorite moments from your favorite hockey-not-hockey soap opera.—
Ben Crandell,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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The pecan version adds a nutty crunch, but the original rolls are matchless as is.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Rosemary’s Baby is still matchless for sheer psychological terror, but don’t let Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes’s Satanic neighbors ruin New York City for you.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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The American military, despite its unrivaled power, has trouble swatting down swarms of cheap drones.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
9 Apr. 2026
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Crockett rejects the idea, saying the Tejano legend holds an unrivaled status in the community.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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