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as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
an artist who is unsurpassed at painting portraits that reveal the subject's inner life
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a French restaurant known for its unsurpassed cuisine
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Recent Examples of unsurpassed
The trade group’s semi-annual conferences are epic; the destinations are glorious; the education is unparalleled; and the networking unsurpassed!
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Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
Then there’s the finishing, which is off the chart—truly unsurpassed, in my opinion (the movement wears the Geneva Seal).
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
His appeal was clearly driven by a fraudulent image of unsurpassed business success, wealth and brilliance.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
Caroline’s passion and dedication to Liberty Township is unsurpassed,’’ said Trustee Tom Farrell.
—Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2024
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Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
Then there’s the finishing, which is off the chart—truly unsurpassed, in my opinion (the movement wears the Geneva Seal).
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
His appeal was clearly driven by a fraudulent image of unsurpassed business success, wealth and brilliance.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024
Caroline’s passion and dedication to Liberty Township is unsurpassed,’’ said Trustee Tom Farrell.
—Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2024
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Our floor-through apartment on Bond Street is my luckiest business decision and my only retirement fund.Suzanne Seggerman, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024
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The only wild bears in the San Bernardino Mountains or anywhere else in the state are black bears, according to the Fish and Wildlife Department.Phil Helsel, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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For its superb level of versatility and potency, Apple's Mac mini with M4 Pro earns our Editors' Choice award for small-form-factor desktops.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Most of all, the cast this season is superb, with an incredible level of talent, memorable personalities and delightful accents.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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Unlock over $3,000 in perks including unparalleled access to a community of top Web3 entrepreneurs, creators, and investors, providing you with premium networking, priority access to global events, Free access to Forbes.com and ourForbes CryptoAsset & Blockchain Advisor newsletter.Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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His talent and drive led to an almost unparalleled career in entertainment.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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The increase in net loss is due to the decrease in sales being greater than the decrease in operating expenses.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Nancy talks about how great Guy and Chock seem to be and tells Joan not to give all this power to Pascal.Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
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Its standout feature is its exceptional speed over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connections, providing quick file transfers, especially for large media files.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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But even by its own high standards, the latest season, which premiered on Netflix in September and is nearing its home stretch, has been exceptional.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The box includes only a USB-A-to-USB-C cable for charging. Sound: Powerful Bass and Clean Highs Simply put, the Bose SoundLink Home sounds wonderful.PCMAG, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Then there’s Cleo’s nervy 30-something daughter, Grace — the wonderful Zoë Geltman — who’s always been the good girl but whose loins are newly afire for her brother-in-law, Roy (Gabriel Brown).Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, the governor’s last extraordinary session was a transparent public-relations stunt.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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This extension was approved at an extraordinary general meeting held on July 18, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassed. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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