as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability her performance in the Olympics was an unexampled display of athletic prowess

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Recent Examples of unexampled The United States commenced their existence under circumstances wholly novel and unexampled in the history of nations. Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 19 Apr. 2024 The telecom firms supported Pai’s initiative with a campaign of unexampled dishonesty. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023 The Progressives pushed for the Seventeenth Amendment, providing for the popular election of senators, at a moment of unexampled corruption in the chamber. Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 10 Feb. 2022 The episode is breathtaking in its audacity and poetry, an unexampled work of pure special-effects ballet. Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2022 These were posts, by the way, in which Kelly showed no compunction about advancing immigration policies of unexampled cruelty. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2020 In the broadest terms, what’s at issue are the strategy and tactics of organized labor at a time when unions are reckoning with a long slide in their membership and facing unexampled hostility from the federal government and many state governments. Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2019 But a war in which most of the enemy is considered beyond any possible surrender or political solution, and must be killed to the last man, is an extraordinary thing, unexampled in American history since the Indian Wars. Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexampled
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  • 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
  • However, after this portion’s absence from the livestream was noted by NME, the group noted that this instance wasn’t the only part of their set that was removed from the broadcast.
    Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 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
  • This extraordinary group rallied together for a single glorious vision: to win four straight playoff games against the finest teams in college football.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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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  • King David Hotel, Jerusalem Since its 1931 grand opening, the iconic King David Hotel has been a silent witness to the ebb and flow of global events, all while offering unparalleled hospitality to its esteemed guests.
    Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • 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
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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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  • 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
Adjective
  • The fallout from that would be immense.
    Arthur Staple, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • With equally immense fanfare in San Jose, Celebrini would play his first NHL game in October.
    Eric Stephens, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Of course, alfresco dining under the evening sky of the western Med serves up an unequaled sense of togetherness.
    Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
  • Buffalo’s four straight conference championships — led by Kelly and other future Hall of Famers Andre Reed, Thurman Thomas and Bruce Smith — is a feat unequaled in NFL history.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025

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“Unexampled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexampled. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.

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