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
Adjective
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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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Rice and Elliot Anderson have impressive engines but will carry an extraordinary burden throughout the tournament and need to stay on top of their game and at full intensity throughout.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Artificial intelligence has changed a whole lot in the past few years because people have started really becoming aware of the extraordinary progress and the extraordinary risks that go with it.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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Wembanyama had an exceptional Game 3 against the Knicks scoring 32 points on 11/18 from the field with eight rebounds, six assists and three blocks.—
James O'Connell,
New York Daily News,
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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Rosemary’s Baby is still matchless for sheer psychological terror, but don’t let Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes’s Satanic neighbors ruin New York City for you.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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For any sportsman living in the Eastern half of the nation, one of the great things about a hunt in the West, in my opinion, is the chance to sample the matchless friendliness and hospital ity of the people there.—
Robert Merchant,
Outdoor Life,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Today, Montage Laguna Beach remains one of Southern California’s definitive seaside resorts, known for its stunning views, excellent service, and loyal repeat guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The robot’s movement is brought to life by 31 degrees of freedom (DOF) and immense power, including a 360 N·m joint torque.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Dec. 2025
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This week on The Sunday Story, NPR immigration correspondent Jasmine Garsd, reporting for the Code Switch podcast, takes us into the lives of the immigrant families who are facing immense pressure in the United States.—
December 7,
NPR,
7 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Upstairs there are five bedrooms, including an unequalled primary suite.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2026
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In the 15 years since bursting on to the American art scene, Crystal Bridges has continued buying, hiring, commissioning, studying, and promoting American art at an unequalled level.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2026
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“Unexampled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexampled. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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