Definition of unparallelednext
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 Built around an unparalleled selection of perfectly charred steaks and chops, the menu doesn't end with meat - an extensive raw bar, plus iconic entrees like the Twin Lobster Tails and Shrimp & Crab Louie, pair perfectly with classic cocktails like martinis and Manhattans. Courtney Cherry, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026 Surrounded by natural splendor and graced with amenities that enrich contemporary life, Red Ledges offers an unparalleled choice for a rich and meaningful lifestyle. Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Feb. 2026 My unparalleled riches include luxuries like smelling baking bread, tasting pepperoni pizza, touching a baby’s skin, hearing the Blind Boys of Alabama sing, and seeing Niagara Falls. Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026 These collections constitute an unparalleled resource for understanding environmental change in Los Angeles and the planet during the last 60,000 years of Earth’s history, according to museum officials. Marianne Love, Daily News, 30 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unparalleled
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  • Over the next month, in the only weekend games United will play until Leeds United visit on April 11, Palace and Villa both go to Old Trafford on Sundays after European ties on the Thursdays.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The strait is the only way to ship crude from oil-rich Persian Gulf countries to the rest of the world.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
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  • But the fundraising efforts have been an extraordinary example of the community that continues to exist, Frenkel said.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The Poster House show is founded on the private collection of Michael Lellouche, who, in his introduction to the accompanying book, points out an extraordinary symbiosis.
    Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The event will focus on wisdom and wellness, featuring engaging speakers, meaningful conversations, and breathtaking coastal views paired with exceptional cuisine, according to a news release.
    Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Sponsored by the Christopher Isherwood Foundation, the award honors exceptional work and encompasses fiction, travel writing, memoir and diary.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • There’s also bubbles (the champagne by the glass selection is excellent) and raclette cart service.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The regular season is different from the playoffs, but surely Detroit is champing at the bit to get a rematch of last year’s excellent first-round matchup with the Knicks this postseason.
    James L. Edwards III, New York Times, 20 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
  • Kristersson is one of the hundreds of politicians, diplomats, security officials, and arms dealers gathering at the Munich Security Conference this weekend to consider the end of a period of unrivaled American power.
    Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • Toyotas aren’t cheap, but their reliability is unmatched, which offsets the pricetag.
    Jakob Schiller, Outside, 16 Feb. 2026
  • And while such mechanical underpinnings may seem ho-hum in our jaded age of hypercar performance, the 250 GT Lusso boasts a shape that remains unmatched in the history of Italian cars.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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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“Unparalleled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unparalleled. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.

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