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
Leslie and her gruff-but-caring, staunch Libertarian boss Ron Swanson (the incomparable Nick Offerman) became symbols of bygone bipartisanship, not to mention endless memes.
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Jennifer Armstrong, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Even with the incomparable Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs are newbies.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
The beloved actor, best known for playing the incomparable George Feeny on Boy Meets World, turned 99 on March 31.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
That incomparable vision was fueled by an inexhaustible optimism.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2026
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Jennifer Armstrong, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Even with the incomparable Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs are newbies.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
The beloved actor, best known for playing the incomparable George Feeny on Boy Meets World, turned 99 on March 31.
—Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
That incomparable vision was fueled by an inexhaustible optimism.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incomparable
Adjective
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Her dad, Captain Jack (Edward James Olmos), the airline’s founder, is one of her only champions until Daniel shows up.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Their only inheritance is a legacy of two-bit crime that inspires them to run increasingly audacious frauds.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Dylan’s custom Fender Stratocaster reflects both his extraordinary creativity and the pioneering spirit of the American guitar maker.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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Are Henry James’s heroines, surely among the most extraordinary female characters in literary history, really one-dimensional idols?—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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Where on one hand, the likes of Stark have enjoyed exceptional sales numbers, LiveWire has been struggling quite a bit.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 03,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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Things do not go down without a hitch, despite Hollis’s exceptional menu planning and hosting abilities.—
Alessandra Codinha,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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There are beautiful lake-side beaches and excellent trout fishing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The jury, under the excellent presidency of Park Chan-wook, who was both generous and confident, had extremely varied and highly democratic debates.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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For those simply seeking to drink in the unparalleled views of Lake Moomaw’s stunning blue water, a drive along State Route 603, also known as Richardson Gorge Road, is an ideal viewing platform.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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After watching Nolan's unparalleled preparation up close, Holland came to Brand New Day with a new outlook on filmmaking.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Sonny Rollins, the jazz legend dubbed the Saxophone Colossus who redefined the language of the genre with his inimitable improvisational skills, died on Monday at his home in Woodstock, NY.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
25 May 2026
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Bemelmans and Melody’s Piano Bar are great options for date night, and a classic is JG Melon—perhaps the antithesis to Caviar Kaspia, but an essential juxtaposition— which takes only cash, and serves its inimitable martini up with baskets of to-die-for burgers and fries.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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The pecan version adds a nutty crunch, but the original rolls are matchless as is.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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The group features sustainable darlings like Babylonstoren in South Africa and true regional gems like the storied La Mamounia, a landmark of Marrakech’s unrivaled hospitality scene.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Anthropologie has been a go-to in my shopping rotation for 16-plus years, thanks to its unrivaled selection of both timeless and trending styles that don’t skimp on quality.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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