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not known or experienced before
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Recent Examples of unprecedented
The true star of the $60 million-plus show is the unprecedented setting where a cage was constructed on the traditional site of the Easter egg roll every spring.
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Dan Gelston, Fortune, 13 June 2026
As gardens contributed to the beauty and splendor of Hadrian’s Villa, the latest discoveries offer an unprecedented insight into how these green spaces were organized and maintained.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Turf official Ian Craig called the nine games at one venue an unprecedented maintenance challenge, Lawrence Dow reports.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Dokoupil isn’t the only CBS newsman to comment on this unprecedented time at the network.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 June 2026
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Dan Gelston, Fortune, 13 June 2026
As gardens contributed to the beauty and splendor of Hadrian’s Villa, the latest discoveries offer an unprecedented insight into how these green spaces were organized and maintained.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 13 June 2026
Turf official Ian Craig called the nine games at one venue an unprecedented maintenance challenge, Lawrence Dow reports.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
Dokoupil isn’t the only CBS newsman to comment on this unprecedented time at the network.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 4 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprecedented
Adjective
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This moving novel unfurls its truths one letter at a time, filling in a complex and memorable picture of one woman’s life.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Obesity has become a massive global health crisis, but the emergence of novel anti-obesity drugs has been a powerful tool in curbing the pandemic.—
Isabella Backman,
Hartford Courant,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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The first colorway will be available in an all-blue silhouette that also features Clark's new signature logo.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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On Wednesday, federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss all charges in the case, citing new video evidence.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Truth is stranger than fiction.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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As Photay, Shornstein—a master synthesist and producer—flits between atmospheric house, dubby breakbeat workouts, and chirping electro funk, building his songs’ arrangements into strange, angular shapes.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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In the early stages of a relationship, self-expansion is largely automatic, as new partners are most inclined at this point to learn about each other’s unfamiliar interests, social circles, habits and ideas.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Greene worries that rising prices and the disappearance of mass-market paperbacks could create a future where fewer readers take chances on unfamiliar authors.—
Josh Rivera,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Every small step toward ensuring our fellow neighbors have access to fresh, nutritious food helps to build a healthier, more vibrant community.—
Michael Farver,
Sun Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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Ferrari opted for a three-stop race to give Hamilton fresher tires on a track that is known to be hard on rubber, especially with track temperatures at 50 Celsius (122 F).—
ABC News,
ABC News,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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This spring, at the end of our 58th season, 60 Minutes grew rapidly with an unheard-of 9% jump in viewers on CBS.—
Joanna Ossinger,Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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This effort ultimately translated to a virtually unheard-of customer acquisition cost of less than one-half of one cent per new user.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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As the investigation continued, evidence emerged that directly contradicted original theories that Jason Hobby had started or maintained the Alexander Mountain Fire.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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That tournament produced nearly a half-billion dollars in economic activity, double the original projections.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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“Unprecedented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprecedented. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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