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having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
the unsurpassable splendor of the palace
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Recent Examples of unsurpassable
But none of the comparison systems here is an unsurpassable standout in this field.
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Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 5 May 2024
An unsurpassable view of a civilization collapsing from the inside.
—The Week Staff, The Week, 2 Sep. 2023
There are records that seem unsurpassable — only to be felled by the wrecking ball of a single stirring, stunning outlier of a performance.
—Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 27 June 2023
Abdul-Jabbar, now 75, set the seemingly unsurpassable record back in 1984.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
The other three members of this week’s Losers’ Circle have become Invite household names: Chris Doyle as the unsurpassable GOAT, and Karen Lambert and Coleman Glenn, two almost-newbies who’ve already made an enormous impact on the recent Invite.
—Pat Myers, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022
McCartney’s last performance in the city, alongside Beatle bandmates John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, set off a near-unsurpassable furor.
—Emily Opilo, baltimoresun.com, 17 Feb. 2022
Her soft voice, which could attain a high pitch with an unsurpassable ease became a part of almost every Indian household.
—Swati Gupta, CNN, 6 Feb. 2022
Famously, Clarksdale is also the site of the fabled crossroads, where — as legend has it — Delta blues pioneer Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in return for unsurpassable musical greatness.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2021
Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 5 May 2024
An unsurpassable view of a civilization collapsing from the inside.
—The Week Staff, The Week, 2 Sep. 2023
There are records that seem unsurpassable — only to be felled by the wrecking ball of a single stirring, stunning outlier of a performance.
—Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 27 June 2023
Abdul-Jabbar, now 75, set the seemingly unsurpassable record back in 1984.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
The other three members of this week’s Losers’ Circle have become Invite household names: Chris Doyle as the unsurpassable GOAT, and Karen Lambert and Coleman Glenn, two almost-newbies who’ve already made an enormous impact on the recent Invite.
—Pat Myers, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022
McCartney’s last performance in the city, alongside Beatle bandmates John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, set off a near-unsurpassable furor.
—Emily Opilo, baltimoresun.com, 17 Feb. 2022
Her soft voice, which could attain a high pitch with an unsurpassable ease became a part of almost every Indian household.
—Swati Gupta, CNN, 6 Feb. 2022
Famously, Clarksdale is also the site of the fabled crossroads, where — as legend has it — Delta blues pioneer Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in return for unsurpassable musical greatness.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassable
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His splitter remains one of the game's elite pitches, and proof that throwing hard isn't the only path to success.Newsweek, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
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The only member of the cast who sounded truly Verdian was the baritone Quinn Kelsey as Aida’s father, the captive king Amonasro.Justin Davidson, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Now is an excellent moment to be brave and explore new projects, people and plans.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 12 Jan. 2025
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With excellent lift access, 12 lifts provide visitors with access to 244 skiable acres.Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 12 Jan. 2025
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The seven books below follow people who faced extraordinary predicaments and, instead of caving in, found ways to push back.Vanessa Armstrong, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Just as the space race of the 20th century drove extraordinary technological progress, the energy race is pushing new boundaries today.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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The list spotlights the most exceptional achievements in film by Asian Pacific creatives over the past year.Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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On the palate, the wine exhibits exceptional intensity, texture, purity and a dull-bodied finish with velvety but noticeable tannins.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Becoming a member of the National Academy of Medicine is an unparalleled honor.John Werner, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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As a member of the Golden Eagles Tribe, Williams brings unparalleled expertise to this historic opportunity.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
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His daily, weekly, and yearly work ethic, paved the way for his unsurpassed performance.Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2024
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The 145 players who have crossed the Channel is also unsurpassed.Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
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What makes this crew incomparable, in your opinion?Jeff Conway, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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From its apocalyptic rise in late ’60s New York to its triumphant empire of sound throughout the ‘70s and ’80s, the company sold albums by the millions, its incomparable roster showcasing the pedigree and sophistication of Afro-Caribbean music: Celia Cruz and Tito Puente.Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2025
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Pandemic preparedness, resilient health systems and reproductive rights will suffer worldwide By Lawrence O. Gostin & Eric A. Friedman edited by Dan Vergano Since the end of World War II the U.S. has been the unrivaled global health leader through both Republican and Democratic administrations.Lawrence O. Gostin, Scientific American, 8 Jan. 2025
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The scenery in the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extreme natural beauty, is unrivaled.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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