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 Rookie wideout Brenen Thompson (quad), whose unparalleled speed helps open up offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel’s scheme, is also questionable after missing the last three games. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 Artificial intelligence may be unparalleled as a tool for gathering information about countless subjects. — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The linchpin was superstar Shohei Ohtani, the four-time MVP whose pitching and hitting feats were unparalleled in modern baseball history, and had helped the club win titles in each of his first two seasons in Los Angeles. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026 An analyst described the move as â€œquite boldâ€� under present conditions, but one that might be explained by the smartphoneâ€™s unparalleled ability to continually gather user data, allowing AI assistants to become ever-more personalized. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unparalleled

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unparalleled

Adjective

Thinking that writing code was the only bottleneck for deploying new software is like the Titanic seeing the tip of the iceberg and assuming there was nothing underneath it.

— Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2026
Governors are responding the only way the current system allows.

— Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of only

Adjective

Some of the rooms are off-limits, but visitors will get to see Duke's extraordinary collection of Islamic art.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
The Portland decision — based in part on data the Department of Justice later admitted was false — prompted an extraordinary filing by Judge Jay Bybee, who all but pleaded with the court to rehear the case and interpret the law differently.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of extraordinary

Adjective

Singer demonstrates how timeless design and exceptional interior quality can coexist with everyday usability.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
Van Cleef & Arpels recently welcomed private clients to an intimate high jewelry presentation at a River Oaks residence, with the opportunity to meet the maison’s artisans and view exceptional creations.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of exceptional

Adjective

His 28-yard touchdown reception from Sam Darnold late in the second quarter beat Delane, who had excellent position.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
The biggest key for the Brewers in this game is to see if their bullpen can keep their excellent pitching alive.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

The Iran war has shown America’s unrivaled ability to project military might, but also that such power only goes so far.

— Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026
Malone was a telecom engineer who became an unrivaled financial engineer, disassembling and reassembling a vast array of holdings.

— Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of unrivaled

Adjective

By the time multicellular creatures arrived, our living planet boasted nearly five thousand minerals—an abundance unmatched in our solar system.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
The quality of the food, the attention to detail and experiences on offer are simply unmatched on the island, if not in the entire Balearic archipelago.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of unmatched

Adjective

Thanks to a project by Andermatt Swiss Alps (ASA)—masters of Alpine design, whose track record in delivering high-end homes in Andermatt is unsurpassed—this possibility is now a reality.

— Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
With excellent heat tolerance and unsurpassed blooming, 'Rozanne' is unlike any other hardy geranium.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026

Definition of unsurpassed

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