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having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability an antique vase of unparalleled beauty

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Recent Examples of unparalleled Thanks to the ship's mobility, the captain can adjust the location for clear skies, ensuring an unparalleled viewing experience as the moon fully obscures the sun. Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 8 Feb. 2025 Melissa McCarthy Between 2011 and 2017, Melissa McCarthy hosted SNL five times, dazzling viewers with her unparalleled skills as a sketch comedian. Shannon Carlin, TIME, 15 Feb. 2025 These Baffin boots are unparalleled for tackling arctic-level conditions. Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 11 Feb. 2025 And working with her as a director is unparalleled. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unparalleled
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Adjective
  • His only real competition for the honor is Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, but even then, Gilgeous-Alexander was a clear frontrunner at that point.
    Nick Crain, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The Rays aren’t definitively the only hold-up, though.
    Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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  • When these guys become older, their skills will be even more extraordinary.
    Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Between 2019 and 2024, the average age of the fleet rose 2.2 years — an extraordinary increase given the higher retirement rate of aircraft during more than a year of COVID.
    Oliver Wyman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • One exceptional find this season is Ashlyn —founded by the South Korean designer Ashlynn Park—which had a number of looks on display in an art gallery in Paris’ first arrondissement.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The core motion module is capable of a maximum joint torque of 300 N·m, a peak torque density of 203 N·m/kg, and exceptional mobility with a walking speed of 2 m/s, along with a natural human-like gait.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
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  • Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.
    Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 2 Mar. 2025
  • More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Bettors looking to cash in on Saturday’s big races and the unrivaled day of racing the first Saturday of March can watch and wager on the biggest races through FanDuel Racing.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025
  • Musk is often portrayed as an easily bored man-child who is driven by id and an unrivaled ego.
    Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • With just ten luxury beachfront villas, the resort offers a level of seclusion that is unmatched.
    Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The energy of live theater is unmatched, and I’m honored to join this incredible cast and be part of telling this powerful story through Alicia Keys’ music.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 28 Feb. 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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  • Capitalism and free markets have created unsurpassed American wealth and prosperity.
    The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • But well-functioning democracies remain unique—and unsurpassed—in giving people dignity and opportunities.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021

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“Unparalleled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unparalleled. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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