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
But well-functioning democracies remain unique—and unsurpassed—in giving people dignity and opportunities.
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Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
Family Friendliness: Seating and passenger space in full-sized pickups are unsurpassed and, for a two-row vehicle, the F-150 is no exception.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
His daily, weekly, and yearly work ethic, paved the way for his unsurpassed performance.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2024
The 145 players who have crossed the Channel is also unsurpassed.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
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Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
Family Friendliness: Seating and passenger space in full-sized pickups are unsurpassed and, for a two-row vehicle, the F-150 is no exception.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
His daily, weekly, and yearly work ethic, paved the way for his unsurpassed performance.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2024
The 145 players who have crossed the Channel is also unsurpassed.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassed
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Why do celebrities buy the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon? Brunson is far from the only multimillionaire or celebrity who owns a G-Wagon.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The only part of her body that could move was her tail, which slightly wagged in anticipation of getting saved by her owner.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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Maddison is responsible for dropping deep and pinging passes into dangerous areas, while Kulusevski and Bergvall are excellent ball-carriers.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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For all of his flaws during his two years in the top flight, Firpo has been superb in the Championship.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Law exudes dogged intensity and Nicholas Hoult is superb as the charismatic white supremacist leader in a gripping action drama.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The unparalleled home, on the market for $6.65 million, is the most expensive residential listing in Elk Grove, according to Zillow.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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The journeys hop around the most striking destinations in Southeast Asia and offer guests unparalleled access to special sites and events.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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There is seemingly a show for each subgenre for fans of all those great 2000s series.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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White Smoke Billows from Vatican Chimney White smoke billowed from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel and the great bells of St. Peter's Basilica rang out on Thursday, signaling that a new pope—the 267th leader of the Catholic Church—had been chosen on the second day of the conclave.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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In 1982, Israel demonstrated exceptional tactical precision in Operation Mole Cricket 19 in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon, destroying the majority of Syrian aircraft without suffering a single loss.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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His rise has been exceptional since signing from Middlesbrough, establishing himself among Emery’s most important players.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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Its deep, shiny green foliage is a wonderful complement to the perfectly peachy hue of each rose.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their cuisine, but don’t overlook their wonderful street foods.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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The Film Festival has a unique setting with wonderful films and extraordinary events.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Through his stories, Smit brings life to the intensity of human experience, creating characters that meet extraordinary circumstances and challenging alternatives.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassed. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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