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
These are brands which bring heritage and experience unparalleled in some of their global peers.
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Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
The seismic influence of Japanese fashion on the Western scene back in the 1980s remains unparalleled — many observers credit it with forcing an evolution of Europe’s definition of beauty in clothing.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The moment where Godzilla unleashes his atomic breath is a moment of unparalleled horror and, in a perverse way, beauty.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Conditions were only made worse by recent military defeats, crippling sanctions, corruption, and an unparalleled water crisis.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
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Francesca Cassidy, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
The seismic influence of Japanese fashion on the Western scene back in the 1980s remains unparalleled — many observers credit it with forcing an evolution of Europe’s definition of beauty in clothing.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
The moment where Godzilla unleashes his atomic breath is a moment of unparalleled horror and, in a perverse way, beauty.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Conditions were only made worse by recent military defeats, crippling sanctions, corruption, and an unparalleled water crisis.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unparalleled
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Trump was not the only person present at the executive order signing ceremony to have personal testimony regarding drug and alcohol addiction.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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That is the only charge Mangione faces that carries the potential death penalty.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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The evening brought together chefs, civic leaders, business innovators, artists and community advocates to honor renewal, rebuild momentum and remind Angelenos what makes the city extraordinary.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The contest aims to highlight extraordinary moments from beneath the surface that usually go unseen.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The ship offers a rare opportunity to follow in the footsteps of historic polar explorers, paired with refined design, exceptional cuisine and a strong scientific mission.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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At Old Trafford a fortnight earlier in the third round of the FA Cup, the game management of Kostoulas was exceptional in helping to protect a 2-1 lead as a late substitute.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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The German is an excellent all-round forward who excels in bringing the best out of the teammates around him.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While not every product in the brand’s SOS collection includes hypochlorous acid (an excellent anti-acneic ingredient), the serum does.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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Sly Dunbar, whose drumming with bassist Robbie Shakespeare made for an all-but-unrivaled reggae rhythm section utilized by such greats as Bob Marley, Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger, has died.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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Unique project Blended with that positivity is an unrivaled level of knowledge and leadership from which Cadillac will be able to draw upon.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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The reporting was powerful, the conversations were purposeful, and the beauty and fashion were unmatched.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2026
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Despite the best efforts of bad actors, though, watching hockey in the company of 20,000 of your closest friends can still feel unbeatable — and parts of the in-arena experience are unmatched.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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The key problem was the unequaled success of the Ptolemaic model.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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This total remained unsurpassed until 2001, when Ferguson won his seventh top-division title in the country.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Skillful soccer is played in many places, but the majestic athletics of Serie A are unsurpassed.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Unparalleled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unparalleled. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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