as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
the unsurpassable splendor of the palace
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Recent Examples of unsurpassable
But none of the comparison systems here is an unsurpassable standout in this field.
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Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 5 May 2024
An unsurpassable view of a civilization collapsing from the inside.
—The Week Staff, The Week, 2 Sep. 2023
There are records that seem unsurpassable — only to be felled by the wrecking ball of a single stirring, stunning outlier of a performance.
—Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 27 June 2023
Abdul-Jabbar, now 75, set the seemingly unsurpassable record back in 1984.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
The other three members of this week’s Losers’ Circle have become Invite household names: Chris Doyle as the unsurpassable GOAT, and Karen Lambert and Coleman Glenn, two almost-newbies who’ve already made an enormous impact on the recent Invite.
—Pat Myers, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022
McCartney’s last performance in the city, alongside Beatle bandmates John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, set off a near-unsurpassable furor.
—Emily Opilo, baltimoresun.com, 17 Feb. 2022
Her soft voice, which could attain a high pitch with an unsurpassable ease became a part of almost every Indian household.
—Swati Gupta, CNN, 6 Feb. 2022
Famously, Clarksdale is also the site of the fabled crossroads, where — as legend has it — Delta blues pioneer Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in return for unsurpassable musical greatness.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2021
Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 5 May 2024
An unsurpassable view of a civilization collapsing from the inside.
—The Week Staff, The Week, 2 Sep. 2023
There are records that seem unsurpassable — only to be felled by the wrecking ball of a single stirring, stunning outlier of a performance.
—Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 27 June 2023
Abdul-Jabbar, now 75, set the seemingly unsurpassable record back in 1984.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
The other three members of this week’s Losers’ Circle have become Invite household names: Chris Doyle as the unsurpassable GOAT, and Karen Lambert and Coleman Glenn, two almost-newbies who’ve already made an enormous impact on the recent Invite.
—Pat Myers, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022
McCartney’s last performance in the city, alongside Beatle bandmates John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, set off a near-unsurpassable furor.
—Emily Opilo, baltimoresun.com, 17 Feb. 2022
Her soft voice, which could attain a high pitch with an unsurpassable ease became a part of almost every Indian household.
—Swati Gupta, CNN, 6 Feb. 2022
Famously, Clarksdale is also the site of the fabled crossroads, where — as legend has it — Delta blues pioneer Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in return for unsurpassable musical greatness.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassable
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Other pain- and fever-reducing medications, such as ibuprofen and aspirin, carry risks during pregnancy, and acetaminophen is the only over-the-counter drug approved to treat fevers during pregnancy.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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Most notably, Sports Arena Boulevard will be reconfigured with four lanes for cars — compared to six lanes currently — and two bus-only lanes.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Sep. 2025
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Iberostar Waves Quetzal Playa del Carmen, Mexico A beachfront all-inclusive Playa del Carmen resort that welcomes families with excellent children’s programming, Iberostar Waves Quetzal caters to kids and teens ages four to 17 with everything from cooking classes to science experiments.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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The dual point of view is perfect, the banter and pacing are excellent and the cover is absolutely gorgeous.—
Audrey Goldberg Ruoff,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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These extraordinary moments when ordinary people become demonic.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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The document accords extraordinary, largely unchecked power to Sharaa.—
Sam Heller,
Time,
23 Sep. 2025
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The award is given to establishments that receive a high volume of exceptional reviews and ratings from the TripAdvisor community over a 12-month period.—
Diana Leyva,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Despite its exceptional hardness approaching that of diamond, boron remains too brittle for direct use in tools or structural applications.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Unwind at luxurious spots like Vila Vita Parc, a cliffside resort offering an unparalleled connection to nature.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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From special guest Lisa of Blackpink to Michael Mann, Marco Bellocchio, Guillermo del Toro, Sean Baker, Juliette Binoche, Nishijima Hidetoshi, Kim Minha and Tony Leung Ka-fai the festival attracted an unparalleled roster of talent.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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The goals-per-game average was at its highest in the early years of the competition, with 4.38 in the inaugural edition likely to remain unsurpassed.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Skillful soccer is played in many places, but the majestic athletics of Serie A are unsurpassed.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nana and Ramos came with heaps of out-of-the-world victuals—Levallois chicken, the best chicken in the world (handpicked on the farm by the butcher), or a leg of Levallois lamb that was every bit as incomparable.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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She’s hosted 'First Take' for 10 years and elevated the show with her grace, her expertise and her incomparable kindness.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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The era of Google's Play's unrivaled dominance may be coming to an end in the wake of the company's antitrust loss, but Google's app store isn't going anywhere.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
23 Sep. 2025
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Colostrum is nature’s first food and an unrivaled nutrient powerhouse of over 400 bioactive nutrients our bodies need to thrive—most of which can not be found in any other natural source.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
22 Sep. 2025
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“Unsurpassable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassable. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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