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 This year’s awards were hosted by Michael Urie and honored the incomparable Cynthia Erivo. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025 While sourcing vintage lighting requires more effort than purchasing new, the craftsmanship and attention to detail of these pieces are often incomparable to anything that's mass-produced today. Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2025 Mott brings an incomparable international 56-year career to Saturday’s race that cannot be reduced to mere numbers, although a couple of numbers do give us the flavor of the depth and breadth of his accomplishments. Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025 Yes yes, the bullpen was incomparable at the ends of games, the team speed could be overwhelming, and the offense Texas-leagued you to death sometimes. Tim Britton, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for incomparable
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  • The only part of her body that could move was her tail, which slightly wagged in anticipation of getting saved by her owner.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
  • Why do celebrities buy the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon? Brunson is far from the only multimillionaire or celebrity who owns a G-Wagon.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 May 2025
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  • Stone’s life meandered from extraordinary creative highs to long periods of creative inactivity marked by questionable choices, in his career and in his life.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 9 May 2025
  • The Film Festival has a unique setting with wonderful films and extraordinary events.
    Jim Dobson, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
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  • In 1982, Israel demonstrated exceptional tactical precision in Operation Mole Cricket 19 in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon, destroying the majority of Syrian aircraft without suffering a single loss.
    Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
  • His rise has been exceptional since signing from Middlesbrough, establishing himself among Emery’s most important players.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 8 May 2025
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  • Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
  • That means that barring a massive night by Brunson -- who is dealing with two excellent perimeter defenders in Jrue Holiday and Derrick White -- the Celtics should be able to not only win, but cover, for the second game in a row.
    Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
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  • The unparalleled home, on the market for $6.65 million, is the most expensive residential listing in Elk Grove, according to Zillow.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
  • Their dedication to public service — and public safety — is unparalleled.
    Louis Uccellini, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
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  • James Taffin de Givenchy also has his headquarters here, with a showroom decorated in his inimitable style, and a separate space for craftspeople.
    Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025
  • Said new lady love is played by the inimitable Chloë Sevigny, a fellow performer that McInerny has long wanted to work alongside.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 May 2025
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  • After hours inside, ogle the matchless architecture of the nearby Palace Museum, stroll the beautiful trails and soak in some glorious views, Chinese ink paintings come to life.
    Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Tickets are pricey – from $99 to more than $200 – but Sphere brass view the cost as a worth it for the matchless experience.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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  • Kemp has already won multiple top-of-the-ticket statewide offices, was beating Ossoff in head-to-head polling, and, perhaps most importantly, has a fundraising machine that's unrivaled in the state.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
  • Its leadership in the sector was unrivaled, and U.S. innovations—including 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies—were widely adopted and securely used around the world.
    Anne Neuberger, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2025

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