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 incomparable global star Lionel Messi plays for Inter Miami. — Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026 In Salzburg, Dudamel indulged the Vienna Philharmonic’s incomparable lushness, those plush strings, glowing winds, golden brass, voluminous timpani. — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 5 Aug. 2026 Chelsea Green’s resume as a professional wrestler is nearly incomparable to anyone on the WWE women’s roster. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026 The incomparable Michelle Yeoh stars as Olwen, the dying Replicant, along with Hunter Schafer (Euphoria) as Cora. — ArsTechnica, 25 July 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
  • Chaos fatigue isn’t the only side dish being served with the recent rash of court orders; chaos consequences appear to be on a platter as well.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Blodgett isn’t the only diabetic child to die after a stay at an Arizona group home.
    — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • However, the extraordinary part is putting it all together, delivering 100 MW net, fitting the system aboard a movable ship, and doing it for $587 million.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In this state, the fluid gains extraordinary heat capacity and flow properties, carrying more thermal energy to the surface with minimal flow resistance.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • Engineered around Qualcomm’s flagship 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor, this Surface laptop delivers exceptional processing speed with whisper-quiet thermal efficiency.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • That golden brown exterior tasted exceptional, but eating it came with some hurdles.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • Lampard felt his players deserved a point after creating several excellent chances.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Picturesque views of the surrounding Casco Bay are abundant, and its consistently excellent food scene has made the city a culinary hot spot for the ages.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • In his exquisitely layered seventh feature, Possible Love (Ga-neung-han sa-rang), Lee Chang-dong’s humanistic observational skills remain at their peak, the acuity of his insights into emotional lives and social conditions unparalleled.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The restaurant opened in 1976, offering unparalleled views of New York City from its floor-to-ceiling windows in the World Trade Center’s North Tower.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of unparalleled
Adjective
  • On Monday evening, Naomi Osaka soared through round one of the 2026 US Open in New York designer Who Decides War, styled by inimitable Law Roach.
    — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The spa, in the fort’s ancient temple, blends Ayurveda with Six Senses’ inimitable touch.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 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
  • Ottawa certainly wasn’t hurting for talent, including Tim Stützle and Sanderson, but Florida’s depth of star power is perhaps unrivaled.
    — Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • As the nearly unrivaled face of Second Wave Feminism, Steinem over the decades appeared on hundreds of talk shows hosted by everyone from Dick Cavett, Johnny Carson and David Frost to Howard Stern and Bill Maher.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of unrivaled

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