unsurpassed

adjective

un·​sur·​passed ˌən-sər-ˈpast How to pronounce unsurpassed (audio)
Synonyms of unsurpassednext
: not exceeded by anything else : not surpassed
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an artist who is unsurpassed at painting portraits that reveal the subject's inner life a French restaurant known for its unsurpassed cuisine
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But for Fortnite, these are the unsurpassed OGs. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 Our military is unsurpassed, there's never been anything like it, nobody's ever seen anything like it. — CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026 Skillful soccer is played in many places, but the majestic athletics of Serie A are unsurpassed. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025 And in certain fields, such as cancer diagnostics and treatment, the United States offers unsurpassed care. — William C. Hsiao, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2019 See All Example Sentences for unsurpassed

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First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsurpassed was circa 1775

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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsurpassed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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