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
The man’s service might be questionable, but his backhands are unparalleled.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
But evidence shows modest increases on high earners do not trigger mass flight, especially in a city whose culture and opportunity are unparalleled.
—Tiffany Caban, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Florida is unparalleled in its concentration of pristine, shimmering, azure-blue freshwater springs, tallying more than 1,000 such examples throughout the state.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
The island is known for its unparalleled natural beauty, and for being extremely removed from everything; perfect for seeking refuge from it all.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
But evidence shows modest increases on high earners do not trigger mass flight, especially in a city whose culture and opportunity are unparalleled.
—Tiffany Caban, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Florida is unparalleled in its concentration of pristine, shimmering, azure-blue freshwater springs, tallying more than 1,000 such examples throughout the state.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
The island is known for its unparalleled natural beauty, and for being extremely removed from everything; perfect for seeking refuge from it all.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unparalleled
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An Israeli strike also hit in the vicinity of Lebanon's only public university, killing a professor and the director of the science faculty at the campus in Hadath, on the outskirts of Beirut's southern suburbs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Cowboys will be hoping for a turnaround for a defense that was the only unit in the NFL to yield an average 30 or more points per game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Every accommodation includes distinct furnishings, finishes, and wall coverings seemingly designed around the extraordinary bed at the center of it all.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Force majeure is a legal maneuver that can allow a company to suspend contractual obligations amid extraordinary events.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The royal wave The theming on board is exceptional, with restaurants, bars, beauty parlours and activities, all dusted with Disney glitter.—
Helen Wright,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jessie Buckley did exceptional work in Hamnet.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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Their egg dishes are excellent, the burger is top-notch and the roasted chicken, which is cooked over an open fire in the kitchen, is superb.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The bralette-style cups on this dual-strap tankini top are an excellent fit for smaller chests, and the criss-crossing back is a fun touch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Adding to the diverse mix were hired hands from tribes such as the Comanche, Cheyenne and Apache, who became unrivaled horse whisperers long before settlers arrived on their lands.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Its special nature lies in its unrivaled power, and the unusual combination of muscle car DNA, with 3 rows of seating, and its substantial amount of space, power, and utility.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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In 2021 Deadguy reunited its unmatched original lineup of Corvino, lead guitarist Keith Huckins (who defined the band’s original sound), vocalist Tim Singer and drummer Dave Rosenberg.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
7 Mar. 2026
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The club, previously known as Antibiotic-Ludogorets due to the prominent pharmaceutical manufacturer based in Razgrad, are debt-free and enjoy facilities and modernity unmatched in Bulgarian football.—
Colin Millar,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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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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Park’s wordplay is unsurpassed: the writer Hans de Krap, the reappearing Penumbra College, a menu that is actually an acrostic warning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Dec. 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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