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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The right pair of butt-lifting jeans has the unparalleled power to instantly transform your look and flatter your figure, simultaneously highlighting your curves, contouring your assets, and smoothing out the derriere. —Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 19 Dec. 2024

Philanthropy can bring unparalleled agility to painstakingly and dangerously slow justice and accountability mechanisms, not only because high quality evidence is produced, but because with the right social and political capital, clear and convincing evidence can reach prosecutors and leaders. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024

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