Definition of unsurpassednext
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as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability an artist who is unsurpassed at painting portraits that reveal the subject's inner life

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Recent Examples of unsurpassed Skillful soccer is played in many places, but the majestic athletics of Serie A are unsurpassed. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025 But for Fortnite, these are the unsurpassed OGs. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 The setting, with views of the colorful houses of Nyhavn, is unsurpassed, and Broens Gadekøkken, Copenhagen's famed food market, is right next door. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2023 And in certain fields, such as cancer diagnostics and treatment, the United States offers unsurpassed care. — William C. Hsiao, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2019 See All Example Sentences for unsurpassed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassed
Adjective
  • Another day, another instance of Vicki saying something insane about a woman whose only crime was joining her show.
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Adjective
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Adjective
  • These passages seem unparalleled in literature and somehow bypass the brain to jolt the nervous system directly.
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  • His homemaker mother Leonor (a superb Maude Sandham) and his 17-year-old sister Ilse (Karoline Watson) complete the immaculate family portrait, but there’s unrest there too.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
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Adjective
  • The machines typically used to compress fuel must deliver enormous bursts of energy with exceptional precision.
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Adjective
  • Located 30 miles northeast of Atlanta, the community of around 30,000 is home to a walkable, historic downtown populated with local boutiques and businesses; a legendary theatre; and lots of great restaurants.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Apple Apple's done great work to promote its Music streaming service by showcasing fantastic artists over the years.
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Adjective
  • Movies bring audiences across the country the unique magic of sitting with their neighbors to see extraordinary stories told on the big screen at their local cinema.
    — Paul Gunsky, IndieWire, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Speed At All Costs The cars of the early 1990s were extraordinary machines, bristling with active suspension and aerodynamic wizardry.
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Adjective
  • Guests have access to the wonderful 18-hole course next door.
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  • With the Moon in your sign opposing Venus in your partnership zone, affection could feel wonderful one minute and intrusive the next.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026

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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassed. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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