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 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 telecom firms supported Pai’s initiative with a campaign of unexampled dishonesty. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023 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 These were posts, by the way, in which Kelly showed no compunction about advancing immigration policies of unexampled cruelty. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2020 In the broadest terms, what’s at issue are the strategy and tactics of organized labor at a time when unions are reckoning with a long slide in their membership and facing unexampled hostility from the federal government and many state governments. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2019 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 only part of her body that could move was her tail, which slightly wagged in anticipation of getting saved by her owner.
    Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
  • Why do celebrities buy the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon? Brunson is far from the only multimillionaire or celebrity who owns a G-Wagon.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • Through his stories, Smit brings life to the intensity of human experience, creating characters that meet extraordinary circumstances and challenging alternatives.
    Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025
  • Competing against 12 choirs from across California — including teams from Los Angeles County, Visalia, Sacramento, and San Diego — as well as schools from Arizona and Nevada, the young ensemble scored an extraordinary 99 out of 100 points, according to a news release.
    News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Adjective
  • In 1982, Israel demonstrated exceptional tactical precision in Operation Mole Cricket 19 in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon, destroying the majority of Syrian aircraft without suffering a single loss.
    Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025
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    Chris Dong, Saveur, 8 May 2025
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  • The unparalleled home, on the market for $6.65 million, is the most expensive residential listing in Elk Grove, according to Zillow.
    David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 9 May 2025
  • Their dedication to public service — and public safety — is unparalleled.
    Louis Uccellini, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
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  • At a minimum, professionals are looking for dependable inventory, top-quality and professional-grade equipment, effortless trade-ins, excellent customer service and reliable and fast repairs.
    Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Incorporating a mudroom into your home is an excellent way to add value to your space.
    Sarah Lyon, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2025
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  • After hours inside, ogle the matchless architecture of the nearby Palace Museum, stroll the beautiful trails and soak in some glorious views, Chinese ink paintings come to life.
    Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Tickets are pricey – from $99 to more than $200 – but Sphere brass view the cost as a worth it for the matchless experience.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Meta, like most AI companies, holds that training must be deemed fair use, or else the entire AI industry could face immense setbacks, wasting precious time negotiating data contracts while falling behind global rivals.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
  • Her ongoing project, The Game, documents the lives of migrants in Calais—many from Iraq, Iran, Syria, Afghanistan, Sudan, and Eritrea—who face immense dangers attempting to cross the English Channel.
    PhotoVogue, Vogue, 2 May 2025
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  • America’s growth, progress, and leadership have always been driven by its unequaled partnership of its universities and businesses.
    Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Of course, alfresco dining under the evening sky of the western Med serves up an unequaled sense of togetherness.
    Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025

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“Unexampled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexampled. Accessed 14 May. 2025.

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