unsurpassable

adjective

ˌən-sər-ˈpa-sə-bəl How to pronounce unsurpassable (audio)
Definition of unsurpassablenext
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 Bursting at the seams with pathos and hysteria, Bride of Frankenstein honors the source material with refreshing originality – an imaginative expansion of Mary Shelley’s novel has proven unsurpassable in the years since. — Rory Doherty, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025 But none of the comparison systems here is an unsurpassable standout in this field. — 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 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 But perhaps the best, perhaps unsurpassable, case of this category of innovation is the World Wide Web. — IEEE Spectrum, 19 Nov. 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassable
  1. only
  2. excellent
  3. extraordinary
  4. exceptional
  5. unparalleled
  6. unsurpassed
  7. incomparable
  8. unrivaled
Adjective
  • For such companies, shifting overseas may be the only way to stay in business.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Through group chats, Iamaleava helped organize player-only practices throughout the summer.
    — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • The neighborhood/area Just across the train tracks is Vesterbro with an excellent range of independent shops and restaurants, not least in Kødbyen, the Meat Packing district.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • As for dining options, Cafe Genevieve serves an excellent breakfast and brunch, and Million Dollar Cowboy Bar draws crowds for a taste of Western-style eats like bison burgers and elk sliders.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Six hundred pieces from this extraordinary private collection are featured in an oversized coffee table book, My Time - Blu blu l’amore è blu, published by Christie’s auction house.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Bringing home a massive 75-inch Sony Bravia display panel with Sony Pictures Core high-bitrate streaming credits and dedicated PS5 gaming auto-calibration for under $900 is an extraordinary value.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • The exceptional duration is the result of a precise combination of celestial mechanics.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • There are normally no checks at borders between members of the EU’s internal Schengen Area, though they can be introduced for a limited time in exceptional circumstances.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • Its universities remain unparalleled, its venture capital ecosystem remains unmatched, its semiconductor industry continues to underpin the global AI economy, and its frontier laboratories continue producing extraordinary breakthroughs.
    — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Escape the ordinary cruise experience aboard the Emerald Sakara, a 2023 superyacht offering unparalleled Mediterranean luxury for just 100 guests.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of unparalleled
Adjective
  • With excellent heat tolerance and unsurpassed blooming, 'Rozanne' is unlike any other hardy geranium.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of unsurpassed
Adjective
  • The incomparable Michelle Yeoh stars as Olwen, the dying Replicant, along with Hunter Schafer (Euphoria) as Cora.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026
  • There are certain sneakers in Michael Jordan’s incomparable legacy of footwear, such as the Air Jordan 1, Air Jordan 3 and Air Jordan 4 which are kept in production nearly indefinitely.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 11 July 2026
Definition of incomparable
Adjective
  • On paper, the new-look rotation doesn’t come close to the unrivaled collection of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • His teammates - more akin to bodyguards this summer - do the dirty work, which leaves Messi to focus solely on unlocking the opposition’s defense with his unrivaled quality.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Definition of unrivaled

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