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having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
the unsurpassable splendor of the palace
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Recent Examples of unsurpassable
But none of the comparison systems here is an unsurpassable standout in this field.
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Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 5 May 2024
An unsurpassable view of a civilization collapsing from the inside.
—The Week Staff, The Week, 2 Sep. 2023
There are records that seem unsurpassable — only to be felled by the wrecking ball of a single stirring, stunning outlier of a performance.
—Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 27 June 2023
Abdul-Jabbar, now 75, set the seemingly unsurpassable record back in 1984.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
The other three members of this week’s Losers’ Circle have become Invite household names: Chris Doyle as the unsurpassable GOAT, and Karen Lambert and Coleman Glenn, two almost-newbies who’ve already made an enormous impact on the recent Invite.
—Pat Myers, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022
McCartney’s last performance in the city, alongside Beatle bandmates John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, set off a near-unsurpassable furor.
—Emily Opilo, baltimoresun.com, 17 Feb. 2022
Her soft voice, which could attain a high pitch with an unsurpassable ease became a part of almost every Indian household.
—Swati Gupta, CNN, 6 Feb. 2022
Famously, Clarksdale is also the site of the fabled crossroads, where — as legend has it — Delta blues pioneer Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in return for unsurpassable musical greatness.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2021
Matthew Buzzi, PCMAG, 5 May 2024
An unsurpassable view of a civilization collapsing from the inside.
—The Week Staff, The Week, 2 Sep. 2023
There are records that seem unsurpassable — only to be felled by the wrecking ball of a single stirring, stunning outlier of a performance.
—Kurt Streeter, New York Times, 27 June 2023
Abdul-Jabbar, now 75, set the seemingly unsurpassable record back in 1984.
—Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 8 Feb. 2023
The other three members of this week’s Losers’ Circle have become Invite household names: Chris Doyle as the unsurpassable GOAT, and Karen Lambert and Coleman Glenn, two almost-newbies who’ve already made an enormous impact on the recent Invite.
—Pat Myers, Washington Post, 15 Sep. 2022
McCartney’s last performance in the city, alongside Beatle bandmates John Lennon, Ringo Starr and George Harrison, set off a near-unsurpassable furor.
—Emily Opilo, baltimoresun.com, 17 Feb. 2022
Her soft voice, which could attain a high pitch with an unsurpassable ease became a part of almost every Indian household.
—Swati Gupta, CNN, 6 Feb. 2022
Famously, Clarksdale is also the site of the fabled crossroads, where — as legend has it — Delta blues pioneer Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil in return for unsurpassable musical greatness.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Sep. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassable
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The Rays aren’t definitively the only hold-up, though.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion builds on that work with new vigor and a new dimension - the creative energy and conquering spirit of one extraordinary woman.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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But the body itself has an extraordinary ability to heal.—
Tiziana Cardini,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
Adjective
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The Wharf Jekyll Island, Georgia Perched right over the marshy inland waters of Jekyll Island along the National Historic Landmark District pier, this open-air spot provides unparalleled vistas from its breezy wrap-around deck. jekyllclub.com, 371 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 4.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Cardiology: Advancing Cardiac Care In cardiology, AI models revolutionize echocardiography by calculating ejection fractions with unparalleled accuracy.—
Paul Kovalenko,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Capitalism and free markets have created unsurpassed American wealth and prosperity.—
The Sorenson Impact Institute,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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But well-functioning democracies remain unique—and unsurpassed—in giving people dignity and opportunities.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Aug. 2021
Adjective
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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
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Then there are the particulars of the Art Deco building itself, including a whole tower’s worth of customers who live upstairs (who can take advantage of personal-shopping services, and request a staffer bring up a selection of outfits to try on before a big night) and the incomparable Red Room.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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“Unsurpassable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassable. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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