Definition of unexamplednext
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. 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
Adjective
  • Thus far, these states are the only ones the CDC has confirmed as related to one another and traced back to the lettuce.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The police will have to disclose only reports of crimes that took place on the campus itself, and not reports concerning burglary, larceny and other offenses, which the judge deemed irrelevant.
    Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • One of the most extraordinary musical experiences of my life was recording with her.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Harald’s death was officially announced at an extraordinary Council of State meeting at Norway’s Royal Palace on Friday, as the full title of the new King was formally presented.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Sharif said Noreen displayed exceptional courage and devotion to duty by risking her life to save the newborn moments before the nursery burned down.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Founders who recently had one exceptional year sometimes assume that year represents their new baseline, when a buyer will more likely average the last three years, or discount the outlier entirely.
    Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Summary The 2026 Polaris Slingshot Signature Edition offers unparalleled driving excitement, blending car stability with motorcycle thrill.
    William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Joining forces with Jayantibhai and Pen Studios, whose nuanced understanding of the Indian audience is unparalleled, adds a dynamic layer to our broader vision.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
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
Adjective
  • Alas, this excellent advice goes into one of Joe’s ears and out the other.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Owls are predators whose eyes are positioned on the front of their heads, giving them excellent depth perception.
    Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • This position — especially once assistant head coach Frank Smith arrived — requires immense mental aptitude.
    Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • As trains must cross a structure that shifts constantly with wind and waves, engineers spent years developing unprecedented technologies to handle the immense weight and prevent catastrophic derailments into the water.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Neil Peart’s unequaled legacy will be celebrated in a new feature documentary arriving this fall.
    SPIN Staff, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Upstairs there are five bedrooms, including an unequalled primary suite.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026

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“Unexampled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexampled. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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