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 pinnacle of rarity and refinement, this series features 100% intact cuticles and undergoes zero damaging chemical processing, bestowing unparalleled strength, luminosity, and softness for 100+ washes.
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Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
This gives you an unparalleled sense of screen space, and is great for multitasking.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The reason for all the commotion lies with those vines, which connoisseurs say add an unparalleled depth and complexity to the wine.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Iran simply cannot come close to matching the hard realities of unparalleled American power.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noel Cymone Walker, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2026
This gives you an unparalleled sense of screen space, and is great for multitasking.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
The reason for all the commotion lies with those vines, which connoisseurs say add an unparalleled depth and complexity to the wine.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Mar. 2026
Iran simply cannot come close to matching the hard realities of unparalleled American power.
—Newsweek Editors, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unparalleled
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Neon Carnival Neon Carnival hits a major milestone this year, celebrating 15 years as one of the festival weekend's most exclusive, invite-only parties known for attracting A-list stars (hey Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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This crossing is not the only bridge in the Sacramento region with safety concerns.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The extraordinary review of a media outlet’s coverage, revealed in emails obtained by The Star, is unheard of in Kansas City politics, according to one former mayor.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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My father had lived an extraordinary life as a young Black man born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, during the 1940s.—
Shayla Martin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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Many say these chiefs were doing exceptional work in the community to improve public safety, and believe their firings are a result of speaking out against the city manager.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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While the stock trades at a modest premium to its industry, that premium reflects exceptional profitability, superior balance-sheet quality, and multiple avenues for long-term AI monetization.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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Alliums are excellent neighbors to beets, brassicas, tomatoes, and more.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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This bracelet makes an excellent Mother’s Day jewelry gift.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
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Crockett rejects the idea, saying the Tejano legend holds an unrivaled status in the community.—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Apr. 2026
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Until those expensive higher-end trims, however, the 2026 Ram 1500 delivers an unrivaled interior experience, ride quality, and cabin comfort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
31 Mar. 2026
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Veteran Conor Sheary described Sýkora’s energy as unmatched and contagious.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The quality of storytelling is unmatched.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Apr. 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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Our military is unsurpassed, there's never been anything like it, nobody's ever seen anything like it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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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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