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Recent Examples of unprecedented
Thanks to that servicing mission, the iconic observatory has provided unprecedented views of the cosmos and discoveries over the more than 15 years since McArthur's mission, and continues to operate today.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
To assert his view in a personal and visible way, in early 1951 Truman took the unprecedented step of summoning to the White House the entire Federal Reserve Open Market Committee.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
This method, called Area Printing(R) enables unprecedented speed and accuracy.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The residency, presented by LCT3 x Seaview as part of their Comedy Series, marks unprecedented territory for Indian comedy on American stages.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unprecedented
Josh Dinner, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
To assert his view in a personal and visible way, in early 1951 Truman took the unprecedented step of summoning to the White House the entire Federal Reserve Open Market Committee.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 3 Sep. 2025
This method, called Area Printing(R) enables unprecedented speed and accuracy.
—Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
The residency, presented by LCT3 x Seaview as part of their Comedy Series, marks unprecedented territory for Indian comedy on American stages.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unprecedented
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprecedented
Adjective
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New York — At the heart of the case against the man accused of the Gilgo Beach killings is DNA evidence — but the novel way that evidence was tested may now determine whether prosecutors can use it against their prime suspect, Long Island architect and family man Rex Heuermann.—
Michelle Watson,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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This discovery opens the door to developing novel interventions to improve attention and memory, as well as designing brain-computer interface technology that enhances selective processing and the storing of information.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That new equalized funding formula went into effect after a three-year transition period in 2024, when 44 groups each got $9,269, according to the three-year awards report.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Swiss transportation company Twiliner is kicking off a new night bus service later this year that will be more akin to a business class airline seat than your typical bus.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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Because something very strange happens here.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Probably not, given the company’s strange hesitance to part ways with its current leadership.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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Even what a new employee might feel on their very first day — welcomed, oriented, and inspired, or lost in a maze of unfamiliar faces and spaces.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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During their daytime searches, researchers found several unfamiliar-looking lizards, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
3 Sep. 2025
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When Tran brought up the idea of opening a restaurant and selling fresh tofu, Nguyen was immediately on board, despite having no prior experience in the food industry.—
Reia Li,
AZCentral.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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There’s a framboise, a raspberry treat hand-dipped in white chocolate and filled with fresh raspberries and non-berry versions like a long pastry shaped like a vanilla bean pod, and a matcha variety molded into the shape of a Chinese dumpling.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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That, according to corporate-governance veteran Nell Minow, is almost unheard-of in the C-suite.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Arthur Ashe Stadium should be near its 24,000 capacity for the semifinals and finals Wednesday night, an unheard-of crowd for a doubles competition.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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The sandwiches are named with references to art, such as the Van Gogh made with roast beef, fresh dill, Havarti cheese, sprouts and deli mustard on pumpernickel bread; or the hot Picasso made with savory meatballs, provolone cheese and Mama Cosenza’s original Italian sauce on an 8-inch baguette.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Edd Kimber, the original winner of The Great British Baking Show in 2010, has carved out a career in the food world after his victory.—
Jane LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Unprecedented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprecedented. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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