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 reason for all the commotion lies with those vines, which connoisseurs say add an unparalleled depth and complexity to the wine.
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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
This gives it near-unparalleled maneuverability for its size, meaning navigating complex underwater environments should be a breeze.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Being a citizen of the United States gives us unparalleled Freedoms and opportunities that are the envy of the world.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
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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
This gives it near-unparalleled maneuverability for its size, meaning navigating complex underwater environments should be a breeze.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Being a citizen of the United States gives us unparalleled Freedoms and opportunities that are the envy of the world.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 29 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unparalleled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unparalleled
Adjective
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Because the property was given special permission to build here and to date, is the only structure in Gion allowed to be above the legal limit of 39 feet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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Military police are often the only armed personnel on base, outside of shooting ranges, hunting areas or in training, where soldiers can wield their service weapons without ammunition.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Her credits this decade include a complex and crucial supporting part in Mare of Easttown, an Emmy-winning guest appearance on Hacks, a turn opposite Nicolas Cage in Dream Scenario, and a starring role in Annie Baker’s extraordinary indie film Janet Planet.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nyad is an extraordinary example, but researchers say a positive attitude is key.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The dim sum at Yan Ting, the Cantonese restaurant, is exceptional, each dumpling a small, perfect bite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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However, the company says the bike offers exceptional range and ultra-fast charging.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Apple has somehow emerged from the global hardware shortage as a value buy, with its MacBook Neo offering an excellent modern computing experience for a mere $600.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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Harbor locals should boast that one of the county’s singularly excellent pizzerias is in their backyard.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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North of Manila, Pampanga is referred to as the culinary heartland of the Philippines, offering unrivaled food experiences that marry indigenous cooking techniques and foreign influences.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Much like Glacier, this hike also invites you to drive an unrivaled highway—Beartooth Highway, a 68-mile road that connects the towns of Red Lodge and Yellowstone.—
Madison Chapman,
Outside,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Now, using the unmatched power of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), a new study reveals that the real reason behind this illusion is a self-sustaining loop driven by Saturn’s own auroras.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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With all that unmatched talent, Dean won two titles.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 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
Adjective
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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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“Unparalleled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unparalleled. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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