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 telescope’s main survey will take at least a year, McEnery said at the Saturday press event—and its scale is incomparable. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026 Three massive screens in the front enabled even those in the nosebleed seats to watch Young’s incomparable fret work. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Wagoner relented and Parton, with a song that captured the pain of deep heartbreak, embarked on a solo career almost incomparable in the history of American music. — CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026 Michael Jordan’s tenth signature sneaker, the Air Jordan 10, has always held a unique position in the incomparable Jordan Brand legacy. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 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
  • To worsen matters, the tent’s only electrolyte analyzer was backlogged and every vital-signs monitor was in use.
    — Vibhu Krishna, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, only officers who have completed one of five specific agency training courses can conduct vehicle stops.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • This keeps the performance informal and keeps the narrative — a staggering odyssey of injustices, abuses, travel adventures, extraordinary coincidences, losses, reunions, reflections and self-analysis — from becoming sensationalized.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Guadagnino speaks in calligraphy; adjectives almost certainly accompany a proper name — the extraordinary, the wonderful, the genius.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • The machines typically used to compress fuel must deliver enormous bursts of energy with exceptional precision.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The formula’s lead ingredient, soybean ferment extract, is an exceptional resurfacing agent—improving skin’s texture, tone, and radiance without any harsh side effects.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • Longbridge is an excellent option, especially for those looking to save money.
    — Liz Knueven,Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Pricing for the conversion starts at 100,000 euros, or roughly $113,670, but does not include the donor 944, which runs around $60,000 in excellent condition, according to Hagerty.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • These passages seem unparalleled in literature and somehow bypass the brain to jolt the nervous system directly.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Italy offers an unparalleled combination of natural beauty, a rich artistic and cultural heritage, and iconic global brands spanning fashion, design, and technology.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of unparalleled
Adjective
  • And that list doesn’t even include one of her most inimitable credits, as the wise and loving Tami Taylor on Friday Night Lights — another major inspiration for Phony.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Sep. 2026
  • 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
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
  • Another is that unrivalled, peril-free dominance or brilliance isn’t very interesting.
    — Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 15 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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“Incomparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incomparable. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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