unparalleled

adjective

un·​par·​al·​leled ˌən-ˈper-ə-ˌleld 

-ləld,

-ˈpa-rə-

: having no parallel

especially : having no equal or match : unique in kind or quality

Synonyms

• incomparable
• inimitable
• matchless
• nonpareil
• only
• peerless
• unequaled
• unequalled
• unexampled
• unmatched
• unrivaled
• unrivalled
• unsurpassable
• unsurpassed

Examples of unparalleled in a Sentence

War crimes of this type are unparalleled in history.

The new telescope offers an unparalleled opportunity to conduct research.

Her knowledge of the subject is unparalleled.

Recent Examples on the Web

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Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unparalleled

adjective

un·​par·​al·​leled ˌən-ˈpar-ə-ˌleld 

-ləld,

ˈən-

: having no parallel

especially : having no equal or match : unsurpassed

a scene of unparalleled beauty