as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability the incomparable jewel known as the Hope Diamond

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Recent Examples of incomparable Yes yes, the bullpen was incomparable at the ends of games, the team speed could be overwhelming, and the offense Texas-leagued you to death sometimes. Tim Britton, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 Amidst a growing demand from both luxury-minded travelers and the intrepid backpackers who first told tales of the country's incomparable beauty, Nicaragua now stakes its claim among its neighbors as a destination worth traveling for. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025 Thanks to everyone involved, starting with the incomparable Zahn McClarnon and our showrunner John Wirth. Katie Campione, Deadline, 14 Mar. 2025 Young professionals are well suited for the rapidly changing media landscape, while those with years of experience preserve the incomparable knowledge that comes from authenticity, agility and humility crucial in communications. Deepa Nagraj, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for incomparable
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  • This is especially true when tourism is the primary—or in some cases the only—economic driver.
    Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Beyond vaccines and immunization Even from its earliest days, vaccine-preventable and infectious diseases were far from the Epidemic Intelligence Service’s only focus.
    Casey Luc, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • Harvard University President Alan Garber released an open letter today that provided an exceptional example of leadership integrity when faced with extraordinary external pressure.
    Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • As the investigation unfolds, attention is likely to remain on both the technical aspects of the crash and the extraordinary lives lost in an instant.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • This compact security camera offers exceptional value and robust features in a tiny design.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Her detention was exceptional, immigration attorneys said, because it was caught on camera.
    Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2025
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  • In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
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  • That’s what Metheny did for a year before heading off to teach at Berklee College of Music and embarking on an unparalleled career in contemporary jazz.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Dart was also an elite threat running the ball, carrying it 124 times for 495 yards and three scores and displaying unparalleled toughness for a quarterback.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Apr. 2025
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  • The French-Tunisian designer was already making waves in Paris; now he was poised to seduce America with his inimitable combination of technical mastery and sensual provocation.
    Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Read his piece on the inimitable star » Hannah Jocelyn contributed to today’s edition.
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025
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  • After hours inside, ogle the matchless architecture of the nearby Palace Museum, stroll the beautiful trails and soak in some glorious views, Chinese ink paintings come to life.
    Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Tickets are pricey – from $99 to more than $200 – but Sphere brass view the cost as a worth it for the matchless experience.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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  • At the heart of the Justice Department’s lawsuit: Allegations that Live Nation leverages its unrivaled position as the nation’s largest concert promoter, ticket seller and venue operator to undermine competition.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Her gymnastics ability and unmatched consistency are unrivaled.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025

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