1
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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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a French restaurant known for its unsurpassed cuisine
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Recent Examples of unsurpassed
If there is a marine paradise on Earth that humanity can’t afford to lose, the Gulf may be unsurpassed.
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Joel Reynolds, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
There is so much that is wonderful about Skokie – a renowned public library, award-winning park district, excellent schools and unsurpassed municipal services.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Cho has noted his admiration for the great early-twentieth-century French pianist Marcelle Meyer, whose Ravel recordings are unsurpassed.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Capitalism and free markets have created unsurpassed American wealth and prosperity.
—The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Joel Reynolds, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
There is so much that is wonderful about Skokie – a renowned public library, award-winning park district, excellent schools and unsurpassed municipal services.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Cho has noted his admiration for the great early-twentieth-century French pianist Marcelle Meyer, whose Ravel recordings are unsurpassed.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Capitalism and free markets have created unsurpassed American wealth and prosperity.
—The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassed
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Johnson is not the only country star who has stopped mid-concert to address a rowdy crowd.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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But for Mårtensson and team captain Martin Kaymer, his resume wasn’t the only deciding factor in choosing to add him to the Cleeks roster.—
Mike Dojc,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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But that year does look a little anomalous on his career ledger, with more of an 80-point baseline (which, of course, is still excellent).—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
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And excellent retail in turn should entice people to choose one store over another and visit often.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
17 June 2025
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Uptempo with a bit of a ’90s country flair, the song is a superb, full-throttle musical vehicle for Housman’s confident, charismatic voice.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
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Moore, the eighth overall pick in the 2024 draft out of Tennessee, hit his first big-league home run, a game-tying solo shot to center field in the seventh inning, and preserved that tie with a superb diving catch of Yainer Diaz’s 109-mph line drive with two runners on to end the top of the eighth.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
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By leveraging strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology and the iconic TPC Sawgrass course, the PGA Tour delivered an unparalleled experience for fans both on-site and at home.—
Julio Cesar Gomez,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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His unparalleled talent and unique spirit created the soundtrack of so many lives around the globe, including our own.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
26 June 2025
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That could mean even greater affordability for smaller businesses adopting AI for their businesses.—
Bernice Ooi,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
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That was the name of one of my great friends growing up in Brooklyn.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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On the pitching side, Tampa Bay’s greatest advantage has been exceptional durability.—
Daniel R. Epstein,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Danny Boyle is a director known for his exceptional use of music to score key — and now iconic — scenes in his films.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Steve was a wonderful antidote to Miranda, and Joy is a wonderful antidote in a very different way.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
20 June 2025
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It is filled with many wonderful surprises discoverable to the 200,000-plus visitors who come during the busiest time (November to July) and escapade around its hilly terrain in the signature island vehicle, the mini Moke.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Outstanding Actress in a Limited Series Cristin Milioti in The Penguin Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series Deirdre O’Connell in The Penguin Cristin is just so extraordinary, and she’s always been extraordinary.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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The process of making this film has been so extraordinary to me and totally reframed the narrative for me.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassed. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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