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 next day, Ethan announced that Mikayla had died by suicide in an emotional video posted to Instagram Mikayla Raines' connection to animals was incomparable. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 24 June 2025 In it, Neeson is Frank Drebin Jr., the grizzled cop son of original star Frank Drebin (the incomparable late Leslie Nielsen), who also happens to be seemingly genetically predisposed to wacky happenstance in his day-to-day life. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 1 Aug. 2025 This incomparable oceanfront estate awaits your consideration. Tj MacIas 21, Miami Herald, 21 July 2025 The ultimate surprise came when the incomparable Patti LaBelle joined the festivities. Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 6 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for incomparable
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  • Spencer Danielson’s team started 3-1 last season with the only loss by a field goal at Oregon.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • But the fans weren't the only people that reacted negatively to Kody's casting.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The choice is whether to exhaust yourself trying to conduct every note or to lay down a rhythm that enables your entire team to create something extraordinary together.
    Michael Hudson, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Shooting for the stars and achieving the extraordinary is nothing new for elite athletes who reach the pinnacle of any sport.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The term describes someone over 80 with an exceptional memory — one at least as good as the memories of people who are 20 to 30 years younger.
    Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by an exceptional combination of circumstances in which the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) did not include the allergen on the packaging.
    Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • And its large, thin leaves do provide excellent material to us as mulch or in a compost pile.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 16 Aug. 2025
  • From there, Young tossed an accurate ball to Sanders for a would-be first down and it was dropped by the second-year tight end, who has put together an otherwise excellent camp.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Come fall, the foliage is unparalleled as the trees on the plateau turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The stats don’t jump off the page, but the versatility is unparalleled.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
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  • The pair also spend a bulk of the podcast talking to Jonathan Alexander — an inimitable Texans beat writer for the Houston Chronicle, who offers a snapshot of what Panthers fans should expect in the joint practice with the Panthers later this week.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
  • That would be William Holden doing the honors and both he and Swanson were nominated for Oscars, along with Nancy Olson as Betty Schaefer, a script reader who falls for Gillis, and the inimitable Erich von Stroheim who plays Max, Desmond’s ex-husband and loyal butler.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • These kicks are lightweight, with a stiff PRO carbon power plate, and the fit is specific to your foot with its matchless dial lace system.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • 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
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  • The camp's location on the side of a lush valley overlooking rolling plains provides unrivaled panoramic views as well as wildlife viewing, from both your tent's deck and communal spaces.
    Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2025
  • Sony Pictures unveiled its restructuring of its senior film leadership ranks under motion pictures chief Tom Rothman, who ranks as the unrivaled elder statesman of studio leaders in this turbulent moment for Hollywood.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 30 July 2025

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