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
  • Rohlfing is running as a Republican and is the only candidate from the party running for Jackson County Executive.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Running is not the only sport that is reshaping how Gen Z socialize.
    Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Adjective
  • Edoya, where brushes have been made by hand since 1718, is around the corner, and Nexpect, an excellent specialty coffee shop, is a short walk away.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Namely stage 13 when the race split into pieces, Tom Pidcock climbed back up the GC, Pedersen had to make a desperate attempt to reach Philipsen up the road to defend green, and the excellent Mauro Schmid got the victory his talent deserves.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 27 July 2026
Adjective
  • His mix of experience, leadership and winning mentality is unparalleled.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 26 July 2026
  • Those who are willing and able to splurge on the full-size G90 get a near-unparalleled degree of opulence via its rear seat.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 24 July 2026
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  • There are some superb central defenders who have not made our list, which just highlights the level Vidic reached.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • Small is a superb route runner, while Everhart is the type of athlete who can turn a jet sweep or bubble screen into a chunk play.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
Adjective
  • Investors need the company to grow into something exceptional.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • However, Akey is an exceptional skater, reads plays well and can pass the puck with aplomb.
    Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Adjective
  • Important settlements have existed here since the Roman times, when it was described by the writer Ausonius as one of Gaul’s great educational centers.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 July 2026
  • Getty Images Errol Spence had a great career, but at 36 years old and after three years out of the ring, the former world champion has hit his ceiling in boxing.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Adjective
  • The wider festival celebrated speed, engineering and extraordinary cars, while Future Lab looked at what might be waiting around the next bend.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes.com, 24 July 2026
  • Paying a toll can void a vessel’s entire insurance policy, creating an extraordinary risk for shipping companies.
    David Goldman, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Adjective
  • And this World Cup was about Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe, and all of Spain’s wonderful passers.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • To be in, like, the very first episode to the last, a show that is now being spun off to other stories, that is so wonderful.
    Bethy Squires, Vulture, 22 July 2026

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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassed. Accessed 30 Jul. 2026.

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