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
  • 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
Adjective
  • Movies bring audiences across the country the unique magic of sitting with their neighbors to see extraordinary stories told on the big screen at their local cinema.
    — Paul Gunsky, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Speed At All Costs The cars of the early 1990s were extraordinary machines, bristling with active suspension and aerodynamic wizardry.
    — Jessica Vitiritti, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
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
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
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
  • 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
Adjective
  • How long will the industry remain supply constrained and, in turn, be able to hold onto immense pricing power and fat profit margins?
    — Zev Fima,Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Sep. 2026
  • After several months of negotiations, the former spouses finally reached an agreement on how to divide their immense wealth.
    — Mathilde Engelmann, Vanity Fair, 27 Sep. 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 2 Oct. 2026.

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