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not known or experienced before
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Recent Examples of unprecedented
This is the furthest the Chinese navy has sailed down the Australian east coast, which was unprecedented for Beijing's rapidly expanding fleet, one person told the newspaper.
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
This one is authentically unprecedented in totality.
—Axios, 19 Feb. 2025
The 20-day winning streak was historic, but what’s not being discussed is that META’s 20% gain over those 20 days isn’t unprecedented.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
One of the things that is unprecedented in particularly the CBS action is the disclosure of the investigation, the release of the documents for public comment.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
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Dan Perry, Newsweek, 19 Feb. 2025
This one is authentically unprecedented in totality.
—Axios, 19 Feb. 2025
The 20-day winning streak was historic, but what’s not being discussed is that META’s 20% gain over those 20 days isn’t unprecedented.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 19 Feb. 2025
One of the things that is unprecedented in particularly the CBS action is the disclosure of the investigation, the release of the documents for public comment.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprecedented
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The letter detailed about 180 medical device staff cuts, which included 25 experts in artificial intelligence, a 20 percent reduction in biostatisticians who evaluated studies of novel devices and the loss of molecular biologists with expertise in diagnostic tests that pinpoint a cancer subtype.—
Christina Jewett,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Most recently, three designers – Sandy Liang, Elena Velez, and Jane Wade – experimented with crypto, AI, and hardware in novel ways at New York Fashion Week (NYFW).—
Jackie Berardo,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Tech billionaire Elon Musk might not truly be leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), despite what President Donald Trump and his allies have said in previous weeks, according to new court documents reviewed by Newsweek.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The video discussion started with benchmarks, details about xAI's new data center and the desire to create a chatbot that didn't need to be politically correct.—
Ina Fried,
Axios,
18 Feb. 2025
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People say Yoko’s art is strange and her music is not very good.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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Many had wondered what her future held with the company and that her acting like nothing had happened was a little strange.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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Bitcoin can feel intimidating for newcomers, especially those unfamiliar with the complexities of crypto wallets, private keys, and exchanges.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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His administration has brought attention to excessive spending—largely unfamiliar to those outside the Beltway—on woke, anti-American, or wasteful government programs at USAID, the Department of Energy, and the Department of Education thus far.—
Matt Klink,
Orange County Register,
19 Feb. 2025
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Weili is fresh off a dominant win over Tatiana Suarez at UFC 312 on February 8.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Elevate unexpected messengers to make your story fresh and relatable. 4.—
Melissa Jun Rowley,
Rolling Stone,
25 Feb. 2025
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Eight different players found the back of the net for the Americans in the matchup, with Chase Adams leading the way by scoring an unheard-of 10 goals in the outing.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Not to mention, the stock is currently on an almost unheard-of 15-day winning streak.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2025
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The film also won best actor for Brody at the BAFTAs, as well as best cinematography and best original score.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Featuring original songs, the series follows protagonist Jasmine Finch and her bandmates chasing their dreams, and aims to empower kids and families to embrace their true selves.—
Ashley Iasimone,
Billboard,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Unprecedented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprecedented. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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