as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
an antique vase of unparalleled beauty
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Recent Examples of unparalleled
With six goals and 16 points in 35 games, the 33-year-old's defensive impact and role in the bottom six are unparalleled, filling a void that was missing in the Kraken's makeup.
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Spanning decades and continents, the collection highlights Vogue’s unique ability to lead conversations about sustainability while showcasing the breathtaking beauty of the natural environment through its unparalleled creative lens.
—Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
Preferred format Vinyl is unparalleled as a listening experience, IMHO.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2025
Visiting is an unforgettable and unparalleled experience.
—Destiny Haggett, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 1 Feb. 2025
Spanning decades and continents, the collection highlights Vogue’s unique ability to lead conversations about sustainability while showcasing the breathtaking beauty of the natural environment through its unparalleled creative lens.
—Daniel Rodríguez Gordillo, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2025
Preferred format Vinyl is unparalleled as a listening experience, IMHO.
—Liza Lentini, SPIN, 24 Jan. 2025
Visiting is an unforgettable and unparalleled experience.
—Destiny Haggett, New York Daily News, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unparalleled
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The change was approved at a Aug. 27, 2019, board meeting where Curry was the only trustee to oppose the salary reduction, and several residents voiced concerns about how the decision could affect efforts to attract mayoral candidates, meeting minutes show.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Feb. 2025
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Nearly 55% of those have no criminal record, and many more have committed only minor offenses such as traffic violations, TRAC found.—
Russell Contreras,
Axios,
25 Feb. 2025
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Drivers hover by the gates to transport you off on a moment’s notice: the spa, paddle, pickle, and tennis courts, the local waterfalls, the extraordinary hikes, the water sports, chocolate making.—
Giles Hattersley,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2025
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Ryan has an extraordinary lens for taking stories and social concepts, but doing them in ways that appeal to the most people, and that’s a real art form.—
Kate Storey,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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Tilda Swinton, 'Michael Clayton' (2008) Swinton and George Clooney make exceptional adversaries in the engrossing legal thriller.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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The report found the company to be exceptional, with quibbles so minor that explaining them here would require a crash course in the dense lexicon of climate reporting.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2025
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
Jay Harris,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Strong had all the tools: a remarkable and versatile singing voice, impeccable acting chops, and a love of the belly laugh spotlight unrivaled even by her illustrious pals.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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The man worked in South Africa, and faced an unrivaled AIDS epidemic.—
Ryan Lenora Brown,
The Christian Science Monitor,
14 Feb. 2025
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On one hand, his larceny is unmatched — 14 more steals in three games since the All-Star break.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is an unstoppable force, a one-man wrecking crew capable of slicing through defenders with a combination of length, strength, and skill that might be unmatched in NBA history.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Of course, alfresco dining under the evening sky of the western Med serves up an unequaled sense of togetherness.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
1 Feb. 2025
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Buffalo’s four straight conference championships — led by Kelly and other future Hall of Famers Andre Reed, Thurman Thomas and Bruce Smith — is a feat unequaled in NFL history.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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But well-functioning democracies remain unique—and unsurpassed—in giving people dignity and opportunities.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Aug. 2021
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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
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“Unparalleled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unparalleled. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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