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
Skillful soccer is played in many places, but the majestic athletics of Serie A are unsurpassed.
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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
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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
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Her dad, Captain Jack (Edward James Olmos), the airline’s founder, is one of her only champions until Daniel shows up.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Their only inheritance is a legacy of two-bit crime that inspires them to run increasingly audacious frauds.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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There are beautiful lake-side beaches and excellent trout fishing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The jury, under the excellent presidency of Park Chan-wook, who was both generous and confident, had extremely varied and highly democratic debates.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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For those simply seeking to drink in the unparalleled views of Lake Moomaw’s stunning blue water, a drive along State Route 603, also known as Richardson Gorge Road, is an ideal viewing platform.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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After watching Nolan's unparalleled preparation up close, Holland came to Brand New Day with a new outlook on filmmaking.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Wilson has had his most productive Premier League season by some distance, scoring 10 goals – compared to 12 across three previous top-flight campaigns with Fulham combined — and some of them have been superb, too.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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These red carpet-worthy pieces include dramatically draping diamond necklaces, icy diamond and ruby bracelets, superb emerald and diamond jewels and celestial sapphire and diamond rings.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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At scholarship level especially, his record was exceptional — in the 2023-24 campaign, Wilson averaged a goal every 64 minutes, netting 16 in 13 games.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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Passages like these have the curious effect of retrofitting Sinking’s less exceptional moments with their elegant modernity.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
10 June 2026
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Roberto Duran, the Central American nation’s most famous son, is one of the greatest boxers in history.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Lincoln home site provides another dimension to the study of the man often cited as the nation’s greatest president.—
USA TODAY Network,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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Heat radiates from the pages of this extraordinary novel about a poor family in rural Mississippi in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Today’s presidential centers require extraordinary amounts of private capital to support broader ambitions.—
Andre Dowell,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Cutting a ribbon, celebrating this wonderful binational relationship, and the wonderful Gordie Howe Bridge that is the new crossing linking Windsor and Detroit.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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However, while this plant is wonderful for home gardens and dinner tables, not all plants will work well as its neighbor.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassed. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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