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

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Recent Examples of unparalleled Couple that with a campaign that emphasizes Anderson’s nearly unparalleled body of work, and Warner has a ton to work with. Joe Reid, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025 From superb marinas such as the Jeddah Yacht Club to wellness retreats in AMAALA and cultural offerings in the Jeddah Historic District (JHD), the Saudi Red Sea provides yacht owners, guests, and charter clients unparalleled yacht-to-shore offerings. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2025 Though Lambert didn’t win American Idol that year, as runner-up he was still given the closing slot of the American Music Awards, hot off the momentum of his stardom and unparalleled vocal performance. James Factora, Them., 26 Sep. 2025 Emerald Cruises & Tours’ intimate ships offer exclusive excursions and thoughtful itineraries for unparalleled journeys in every season. AFAR Media, 26 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unparalleled
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  • When quitting feels like the only option For Khris Rogers, the symptoms that consumed her during perimenopause stole her ability to keep her job.
    Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • Kaprizov, Spurgeon and Brodin weren’t the only players from the current roster to make the cut.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
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  • Occasionally, the texts mention our extraordinary political moment.
    Sarah Stankorb, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • This extraordinary collection of two volumes of poems and a third of prose shows the empathy, intuition, and exquisite use of the natural world that make Oliver the heiress of Emerson and Thoreau.
    AudioFile Magazine September 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
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  • Rivian produces adventure-ready electric vehicles with high power outputs and exceptional ground clearance.
    Charles Singh, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025
  • This dual-purpose design requires exceptional stiffness, vibration control, and precision engineering, allowing heavy highway loads and high-speed rail traffic to share the same structure safely.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2025
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  • Bader was excellent early Saturday, notching a sacrifice fly to drive in Realmuto and hustling to right-center for a diving catch in the fifth.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Both are excellent places for birding, boating, fishing, hiking, and finding a little peace and quiet.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
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  • From top to bottom, there aren’t many teams that can match the Capitals’ defensive depth with a bottom four that’s genuinely unrivaled.
    The Athletic NHL, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Here, the local world flows straight into your own private escape, creating an unrivaled, unforgettable vacation experience.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025
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  • But in addition to higher earnings and better employment prospects, getting a degree is the ticket to social mobility, allowing graduates from diverse backgrounds to climb the economic ladder — an opportunity that is unmatched elsewhere.
    Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Nearly every winery from the Santa Cruz Mountains will be in attendance, and the food from local coastal restaurants, from Pasatiempo to Monterey, is unmatched in flavor and authenticity.
    Laura Ness, Mercury News, 30 Sep. 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
  • 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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  • 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
  • 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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