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.
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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
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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How to watch 'Love Island USA' Season 7 New episodes come out on Peacock each night Thursday to Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET, meaning the only day without a new episode is Wednesday.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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These are the only vaccines that still use the preservative today.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
25 June 2025
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These bargain hunters will sometimes go to extraordinary lengths to find a deal.—
Linnea Geiss,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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Outstanding Actress in a Limited Series Cristin Milioti in The Penguin Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series Deirdre O’Connell in The Penguin Cristin is just so extraordinary, and she’s always been extraordinary.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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On the pitching side, Tampa Bay’s greatest advantage has been exceptional durability.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Danny Boyle is a director known for his exceptional use of music to score key — and now iconic — scenes in his films.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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By leveraging strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology and the iconic TPC Sawgrass course, the PGA Tour delivered an unparalleled experience for fans both on-site and at home.—
Julio Cesar Gomez,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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His unparalleled talent and unique spirit created the soundtrack of so many lives around the globe, including our own.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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But that year does look a little anomalous on his career ledger, with more of an 80-point baseline (which, of course, is still excellent).—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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And excellent retail in turn should entice people to choose one store over another and visit often.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 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
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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
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People of all ages gather at the river in the above photograph, with family bungalow houses and immense greenery receding into the distance.—
Diane Cole,
NPR,
19 June 2025
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The immense gravity of this cluster acts as a natural magnifying glass, bending and amplifying light coming from much more distant, ancient galaxies behind it.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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The farcical energy that Ralph Fiennes brings to The Grand Budapest Hotel is unequaled in the Wes Anderson filmography.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
12 June 2025
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While rafting trips in the winter months offer an unequaled experience, the prime summer trips provide a sure shot of adrenaline through moderate Class II rapids.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
19 May 2025
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“Unexampled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexampled. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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