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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
Adjective
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The only results, so far, have been the sketch of an E.U.-U.K. security pact and a bilateral deal with Germany, focussed mainly on defense and technology.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Prior to Trump's 2024 victory, Democrat Grover Cleveland was the only president to have done so.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Both teams are excellent at converting third downs.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Just what is an excellent choice to protect your Mac?—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Making good on a campaign promise, Trump signed the extraordinary executive action as part of a flurry of orders shortly after being sworn in on Monday.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Jan. 2025
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Taken as a whole, the progression is extraordinary.—
Ann Abel,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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America will soon be greater, stronger and far more exceptional than ever before.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Slightly further afield than some of the other properties on this list, Twin Farms is worth the trip for its unparalleled spa offerings in the lush Vermont mountains.—
Ariel Okin,
Vogue,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Nuclear Question: Nuclear power stands out as a stable, high-capacity solution to Stargate’s energy needs, offering unparalleled reliability compared to other sources.—
Emil Sayegh,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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In 2020, Curry and Erick Peyton, the company’s CEO, were producing Underrated, the documentary about Curry’s emergence from Davidson College to his incomparable NBA career.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
14 Jan. 2025
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Spend your time sipping cocktails at the overwater bar with incomparable views or doing laps in the Olympic-sized swimming pool.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Enrolled alongside an unrivaled collection of students that also included Terrence Malick and Paul Schrader, Lynch spent the next several years making his first feature, Eraserhead (1977), a dystopian vision shot in black and white.—
Stephen Galloway,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 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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