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
Sula is incomparable, matchless, singular.
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Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 14 Nov. 2025
Though D’Angelo only released three albums in his lifetime, his beloved 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, followed by 2000’s Voodoo and 2014’s Black Messiah, Hill wrote that the singer’s aching vulnerability and incomparable passion moved, and inspired, the culture.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Alice In Chains’ Mike Inez and Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, all reflecting on Ozzy’s incomparable musical impact.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Mira Mira’s rap abilities are incomparable.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
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Diana Arterian, Literary Hub, 14 Nov. 2025
Though D’Angelo only released three albums in his lifetime, his beloved 1995 debut, Brown Sugar, followed by 2000’s Voodoo and 2014’s Black Messiah, Hill wrote that the singer’s aching vulnerability and incomparable passion moved, and inspired, the culture.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2025
Alice In Chains’ Mike Inez and Smashing Pumpkins’ Billy Corgan, all reflecting on Ozzy’s incomparable musical impact.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 7 Oct. 2025
Mira Mira’s rap abilities are incomparable.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incomparable
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With us, more so than anything, that’s our only issue.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The only other player who fell off a cliff after a similar rookie season since 2000 was Michael Clayton of the Buccaneers (from 2004 to 2005, and all points thereafter).—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Packed with extraordinary gorilla behavior never filmed before, this is a story of hope and joy.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Johnson’s ability to rapidly guide the Bears here registers as extraordinary.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Sephora‘s Dubai Mall flagship has long been buzzed about by brands as being the productive location in the world, underscoring the region’s exceptional consumer appetite for premium beauty products.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
7 Nov. 2025
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In this way and in many others, Rosalía is exceptional.—
Kelefa Sanneh,
New Yorker,
7 Nov. 2025
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Thus far, Arsenal’s excellent form has relegated the injuries to a subplot.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The carbon nanofiber provides mechanical stability, abundant pore channels, and excellent electrolyte wettability, while the cobalt sites catalyze the adsorption and conversion of polysulfides.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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And, of course, the storytelling — Nas’ true calling card for his entire career — is simply unparalleled.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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As the only hotel in Brazil's Iguazú National Park, Hotel das Cataratas provides its guests with unparalleled access to the park beyond its official opening hours.—
Taylor McIntyre,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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While all is still—and cloaked in sub-zero temperatures—at The Surf Lodge on Montauk’s Fort Pond, the inimitable Hamptons hotspot wasn’t going to pass up the opportunity to ring in the New Year in style.—
Freya Drohan,
Vogue,
2 Jan. 2026
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While often lumped in with punk, the Fall experimented with multiple styles over the years, with Smith’s biting wit and inimitable delivery serving as constants.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
27 Nov. 2025
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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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For any sportsman living in the Eastern half of the nation, one of the great things about a hunt in the West, in my opinion, is the chance to sample the matchless friendliness and hospital ity of the people there.—
Robert Merchant,
Outdoor Life,
1 Oct. 2025
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Basin’s unique sauna ceremonies, thermal pools, and glacial lounges combine cutting-edge science and wellness techniques with the Fairmont’s unrivaled attention to detail and service.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s always been a buzz about the 22-year-old, but his unrivalled technical ability on both feet has added a layer of unpredictability to City’s attacking approach.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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