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having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability an antique vase of unparalleled beauty

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Recent Examples of unparalleled Max Schreck’s uncanny performance and makeup design were absolutely mesmerizing, as was the film’s unparalleled haunting atmosphere, made all the more palpable by the grainy 16mm transfer to VHS. Robert Eggers, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025 Trump then spoke before the Israeli Knesset, portraying the ceasefire as a personal and unparalleled victory. Ruth Margalit, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025 The prestigious honor is based on his unparalleled achievements on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums and Hot Latin Songs charts throughout the first 25 years of the century. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025 Hersh’s unparalleled career is explored in the documentary Cover-Up, directed by Oscar winner Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus, which screens tonight at the New York Film Festival. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unparalleled
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  • The only way to end slavery at the founding was to create a federal government empowered to make domestic and foreign policy for the states.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Brady was the only parent home at the time of the drowning.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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  • This secluded, 75-acre Relais & Châteaux property — the first in North America – seamlessly blends rustic simplicity with extraordinary pampering.
    Suzanne Wright, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Jennifer Hudson continues to inspire with her extraordinary talent and authenticity; Salli Richardson-Whitfield has evolved into one of the most dynamic directors and executive producers working in television today; and Damson Idris embodies the brilliance and promise of a new generation.
    Beatrice Verhoeven, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
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  • Watches offer an opportunity to expand that world, telling our story through a new lens while answering a growing desire for pieces that combine design, with exceptional functionality.
    Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Gift with Taste 672 elevates gifting with flexible deliveries of Napa’s most exceptional reds, handpicked by Robb Report editors.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
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  • This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The Jayhawks did an excellent job of getting back in transition, limiting Louisville’s fast-break opportunities.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
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  • Michael Carter ran as the unrivaled early-down back for Arizona.
    Andy Behrens, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Debbie Downer, whose unrivaled ability to derail conversations with uncomfortable negativity, quickly became Dratch's most beloved SNL character.
    Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
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  • For decades, their work has entertained audiences worldwide, and their artistry is unmatched.
    Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
  • This will always be a New York brand, but the impact that showing in Paris has on global sales is unmatched.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
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  • The farcical energy that Ralph Fiennes brings to The Grand Budapest Hotel is unequaled in the Wes Anderson filmography.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
  • While rafting trips in the winter months offer an unequaled experience, the prime summer trips provide a sure shot of adrenaline through moderate Class II rapids.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 19 May 2025
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  • This total remained unsurpassed until 2001, when Ferguson won his seventh top-division title in the country.
    Will Jeanes, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Skillful soccer is played in many places, but the majestic athletics of Serie A are unsurpassed.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Unparalleled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unparalleled. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.

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