as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
her performance in the Olympics was an unexampled display of athletic prowess
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Recent Examples of unexampled
Those years included periods of unexampled prosperity and the growth of a strong middle class in the United States.
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Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The United States commenced their existence under circumstances wholly novel and unexampled in the history of nations.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 19 Apr. 2024
The Progressives pushed for the Seventeenth Amendment, providing for the popular election of senators, at a moment of unexampled corruption in the chamber.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 10 Feb. 2022
The episode is breathtaking in its audacity and poetry, an unexampled work of pure special-effects ballet.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2022
But a war in which most of the enemy is considered beyond any possible surrender or political solution, and must be killed to the last man, is an extraordinary thing, unexampled in American history since the Indian Wars.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2017
Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026
The United States commenced their existence under circumstances wholly novel and unexampled in the history of nations.
—Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 19 Apr. 2024
The Progressives pushed for the Seventeenth Amendment, providing for the popular election of senators, at a moment of unexampled corruption in the chamber.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 10 Feb. 2022
The episode is breathtaking in its audacity and poetry, an unexampled work of pure special-effects ballet.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2022
But a war in which most of the enemy is considered beyond any possible surrender or political solution, and must be killed to the last man, is an extraordinary thing, unexampled in American history since the Indian Wars.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexampled
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The backstory Playa Cativo is one of the only hotels along this quiet stretch of coast—and by far the most luxurious (the only other lodge nearby is a hostel popular with backpackers).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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Robinson wasn't the only Knick who seemed fed up with Wembanyama.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Heat radiates from the pages of this extraordinary novel about a poor family in rural Mississippi in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Today’s presidential centers require extraordinary amounts of private capital to support broader ambitions.—
Andre Dowell,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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At scholarship level especially, his record was exceptional — in the 2023-24 campaign, Wilson averaged a goal every 64 minutes, netting 16 in 13 games.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Passages like these have the curious effect of retrofitting Sinking’s less exceptional moments with their elegant modernity.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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With unparalleled access to the world's most influential people, the trust of consumers and partners globally, and an unrivaled power to convene, TIME's mission is to tell the essential stories of the people and ideas that shape and improve the world.—
TIME PR,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Amazon was my first (and only stop)—the selection of stylish, budget-friendly lounge sets is unparalleled.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
9 June 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
Adjective
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Marquinhos — Brazil/PSG The grizzled leader of PSG’s excellent defence occupies a similar role for Brazil, and his partnership with Gabriel will be the foundation for any deep World Cup run.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Watts got another excellent chance in the waning seconds, but the Patriots defense forced the shot to go wide.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The show's breadth — encompassing immense tragedy as well as great optimism — and the depth of the actors' performances has been bringing Broadway audiences to their feet, often mid-act.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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When India was partitioned, Punjab was divided into two, leaving the Sikh community in economic distress with immense loss of land and wealth.—
Akash Pamarthy,
NPR,
6 June 2026
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Dig a little deeper, though, and there’s a lot of interesting data to be found, like the still large audiences for network news, the unequaled streak of a kids’ favorite and the halo effect of the NFL on Sunday night programming.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Dec. 2025
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The key problem was the unequaled success of the Ptolemaic model.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Unexampled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexampled. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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