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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
If there is a marine paradise on Earth that humanity can’t afford to lose, the Gulf may be unsurpassed.
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Joel Reynolds, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
There is so much that is wonderful about Skokie – a renowned public library, award-winning park district, excellent schools and unsurpassed municipal services.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Cho has noted his admiration for the great early-twentieth-century French pianist Marcelle Meyer, whose Ravel recordings are unsurpassed.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Capitalism and free markets have created unsurpassed American wealth and prosperity.
—The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Joel Reynolds, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
There is so much that is wonderful about Skokie – a renowned public library, award-winning park district, excellent schools and unsurpassed municipal services.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Cho has noted his admiration for the great early-twentieth-century French pianist Marcelle Meyer, whose Ravel recordings are unsurpassed.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Capitalism and free markets have created unsurpassed American wealth and prosperity.
—The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassed
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First, as Jencks never tired of pointing out, pluralism is the only true majority politics.—
Glenn Adamson,
Artforum,
1 June 2025
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These cancellations aren’t the only signs that something is awry in the festival scene.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Greenery also makes an excellent addition to a resortcore space.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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Robin will make an excellent addition to our great Kentucky State Senate Majority!—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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Finney-Smith would be a superb 3-and-D starting power forward if Jarrett Allen is traded and the Cavaliers move Mobley to center.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 May 2025
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Its sound quality is superb, with deep bass and crisp, clear vocals, and the DTS Headphone:X surround tech adds a lot to the experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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What Universal, Disney guests should know when visiting Orlando What are the benefits of staying at the Universal Helios Grand Hotel? Aside from its unparalleled proximity to Epic Universe and exclusive park entrance, Helios Grand is a beautiful hotel.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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And most extraordinarily, this weekend, Ukraine says its air defenses repelled, with unparalleled success, a record Russian drone attack of 472 Shaheds.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Erica’s great grandfather was one of a group of 15 that formed a wine cooperative in Sant’Antioco in 1932, the first in Sardinia.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The compact structures make great guest houses, home offices, or creative retreats.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
1 June 2025
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All of our leathers are carefully selected from the finest tanneries in the world for their exceptional quality and functional capability.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The site is exceptional: The North Branch of the Chicago River winds through its full length, offering an opportunity to weave parkland through the development.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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Your wonderful dog may or may not hanker to break routine and go on holiday.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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My daughter came to live with us for nine wonderful years.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
27 May 2025
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That’s either extreme confidence or extraordinary stupidity, or some combination.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Quite simply, the earlier investors participate in this extraordinary country’s transformation, the greater the rewards will be.—
Djasur Djumaev,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassed. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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