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 Sam Vecenie went to town again this year with his exhaustive list of 100 potential draftees and two-way players, along with video. — David Aldridge, New York Times, 21 June 2026 These fashion-forward jeans may be a similar style to the pair Oprah was spotted wearing, but their $33 price tag is incomparable. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026 The situation of white Americans today is incomparable, even if Carl has seemed to suggest otherwise. — Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026 In fact, the biggest challenge facing any live production now is that the main point of comparison is the 1965 film version, with Julie Andrews’ incomparable voice eternally setting the bar for the show’s greatest hits. — Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 4 June 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
  • The Ingalls ladies aren’t the only ones who have to deal with the bottom of the Independence barrel today.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026
  • The only bind these strappy sandals present is which one to buy—the more the merrier for a big seasonal refresh!
    — Talia Abbas, Vogue, 10 July 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • While improving, the occupancy rates are far from extraordinary.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026
  • Ducks keep Leo Carlsson The Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers’ offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising young star at an extraordinary cost.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • Just down the road, Beefbar at Hotel Lou Pinet offers a relaxed ambiance and exceptional dishes.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Read More TopicsTaylor Swift Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 July 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • This is the kind of unparalleled story and experience that makes the World Cup different from any other competition.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • This update transforms IEMs into precise studio reference monitors, offering unparalleled accuracy for recording engineers, producers, and performers.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of unparalleled
Adjective
  • This is Ken Sugiura, sitting in for the inimitable Tyler Estep in today’s The Win column.
    — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 8 July 2026
  • What defines her is not only extraordinary talent, but a lifetime of conscious choices – to lead with kindness, to contribute meaningfully, and to give back in ways that have endured, all with inimitable style and great humor.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 7 July 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
  • The Apple iPad Pro M5 delivers unrivaled mobile performance by combining a pro-class M5 processor with onboard Neural Accelerators for elite AI computing.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026
  • Our sports partners appreciate the unrivaled quality of our production, and our commitment to making every sporting event as big and spectacular as possible.
    — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 June 2026
Definition of unrivaled

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