UNPARALLELED Synonyms: 165 Similar and Opposite Words

unparalleled

adjective

ˌən-ˈper-ə-ˌleld

Definition of unparalleled

as in only

having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability an antique vase of unparalleled beauty

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Recent Examples of unparalleled There have been only three coaches — Sharron Backus, Sue Enquist and Kelly Inouye-Perez — in UCLA history, all of whom created unparalleled success and a program built on a standard of excellence and a familial culture. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026 His mix of experience, leadership and winning mentality is unparalleled. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 July 2026 The challenging sport in shallow flats gives guests unparalleled access to the many channels and sandbars that have essentially been unexplored by humans. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 25 July 2026 Those who are willing and able to splurge on the full-size G90 get a near-unparalleled degree of opulence via its rear seat. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unparalleled

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Adjective

For such companies, shifting overseas may be the only way to stay in business.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Through group chats, Iamaleava helped organize player-only practices throughout the summer.

— Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of only

Adjective

Six hundred pieces from this extraordinary private collection are featured in an oversized coffee table book, My Time - Blu blu l’amore è blu, published by Christie’s auction house.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Bringing home a massive 75-inch Sony Bravia display panel with Sony Pictures Core high-bitrate streaming credits and dedicated PS5 gaming auto-calibration for under $900 is an extraordinary value.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of extraordinary

Adjective

The exceptional duration is the result of a precise combination of celestial mechanics.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
There are normally no checks at borders between members of the EU’s internal Schengen Area, though they can be introduced for a limited time in exceptional circumstances.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

Definition of exceptional

Adjective

The neighborhood/area Just across the train tracks is Vesterbro with an excellent range of independent shops and restaurants, not least in Kødbyen, the Meat Packing district.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
As for dining options, Cafe Genevieve serves an excellent breakfast and brunch, and Million Dollar Cowboy Bar draws crowds for a taste of Western-style eats like bison burgers and elk sliders.

— Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

On paper, the new-look rotation doesn’t come close to the unrivaled collection of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

— Dennis Lin, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
His teammates - more akin to bodyguards this summer - do the dirty work, which leaves Messi to focus solely on unlocking the opposition’s defense with his unrivaled quality.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026

Definition of unrivaled

Adjective

This is a delightful family affair, with Iñigo’s wife, Arantxa, offering incredible tableside service, and his son Julen as sommelier with unmatched passion for the job.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Its universities remain unparalleled, its venture capital ecosystem remains unmatched, its semiconductor industry continues to underpin the global AI economy, and its frontier laboratories continue producing extraordinary breakthroughs.

— Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of unmatched

Adjective

Upstairs there are five bedrooms, including an unequalled primary suite.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Dig a little deeper, though, and there’s a lot of interesting data to be found, like the still large audiences for network news, the unequaled streak of a kids’ favorite and the halo effect of the NFL on Sunday night programming.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025

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