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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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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 for Fortnite, these are the unsurpassed OGs.
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The design delivers unsurpassed toe splay, enforced by the separate toe pockets, and a close-to-the-ground, near-barefoot ride.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
Neither the best nor the worst of the inexhaustible sub-genre birthed by Steven Spielberg’s unsurpassed classic, Jaws, Byrne’s good-looking film at least has the distinction of being one of the nastiest entries in a while.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
The weight of numbers making the move to the Premier League from French clubs — 145 players and counting — is also unsurpassed.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 22 July 2024
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Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
The design delivers unsurpassed toe splay, enforced by the separate toe pockets, and a close-to-the-ground, near-barefoot ride.
—Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
Neither the best nor the worst of the inexhaustible sub-genre birthed by Steven Spielberg’s unsurpassed classic, Jaws, Byrne’s good-looking film at least has the distinction of being one of the nastiest entries in a while.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
The weight of numbers making the move to the Premier League from French clubs — 145 players and counting — is also unsurpassed.
—Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 22 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassed
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The only surefire way to avoid this modern-day traveler's burnout is by taking the path less traveled.—
Travel + Leisure,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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But the Kirk commentary isn't the only potential source of the downward turn.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Steelers will have an opportunity to get back on track against an excellent Green Bay Packers squad next Sunday, before playing the Indianapolis Colts two days before the NFL trade deadline.—
Jon Conahan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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That’s because tipping isn’t in their culture, but Americans still might wish to add gratuity for excellent service.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Oct. 2025
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Just six minutes later, Wells gives the ball away and is punished brutally as Rhys Oates curls home a superb effort from just inside the box.—
Kaya Kaynak,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Patriots received a superb performance from Czaykowski, a three-year varsity player who scored three rushing touchdowns and two receiving while gaining nearly 200 all-purpose yards.—
David Delgado,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Black Swan excels by offering breathtaking dance choreography, and the film's gorgeous cinematography provides viewers with a tapestry of imagery unparalleled by most psychological horror films.—
Steven Thrash,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Oct. 2025
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While destinations like Iceland, Norway, and Greenland attract travelers with unparalleled views of the aurora borealis, there are plenty of places Americans can spot the natural wonder closer to home—including some that definitely haven’t been on your For You Page.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Oct. 2025
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Given these complex three-way dynamics, Delhi will likely continue to upgrade ties to the Taliban regime, and support its efforts to gain greater independence from Pakistani influence.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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Reese had some great tunes for her Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show debut.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sharing the minutes around will hopefully reduce the strain on key players so they are only pushed to the limit in exceptional circumstances.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The retrospective is part of PVR Inox’s ongoing initiative to honor landmark films and exceptional talent from India and beyond.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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She's been gone for over 20 years, and so to win this for a soap opera, playing a villain, is really wonderful.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
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Some, like the two headlining Christie’s upcoming Rare Watches auction in Geneva, have wonderful horological anomalies that set them apart from more run-of-the-mill references.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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Friday's purge reduces to just four the number of men serving on the Central Military Commission (CMC), including Xi – an extraordinary concentration of power, according to analysts.—
Deirdre Kirsten Tatlow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Diet convened for an extraordinary session to elect Takaichi, who took over after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned with his cabinet earlier in the morning.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassed. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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