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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 From decoding airplane bird strikes to solving murders, Laybourne’s unparalleled knowledge of feathers is a dazzling story that needed to be told, and Sweeney has captured her legacy in this truly captivating narrative. Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 22 July 2025 Still, Buffett's long-term track record is unparalleled. Yun Li, CNBC, 20 July 2025 Athletes have unparalleled opportunities to capitalize on their sports stardom these days by threading together business, advocacy and philanthropic ventures via social media and online communities. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 July 2025 Wales is a particular highlight for visitors, offering unparalleled stargazing and late-night hikes in search of nightjars, while Scotland also offers an unforgettable ecotourism destination in the form of Cairngorms National Park. Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unparalleled
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  • Guests are led behind a velvet curtain and through a hidden bookcase into the NAVI lounge inside Post Oak Hotel, the only Forbes Five-Star hotel in Texas.
    Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The only other company that has achieved that is chip maker Nvidia, which did earlier this month to become the first company ever to top $4 trillion.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 31 July 2025
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  • The Spa The hotel has a small spa with a steam room, sauna, ice bath, and a relaxation room with extraordinary views of the mountains.
    Becky Sunshine, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2025
  • The items range from the everyday to the extraordinary.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Physicists are creating quantum computers with exceptional computing speeds, enabling a new kind of analytics and cryptography.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Audio beautifully conveys an exceptional portrayal of Yury’s and Volodya’s evolving self-perceptions amid the homophobia of their surroundings.
    AudioFile Magazine July 31, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
Adjective
  • One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.
    The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
  • Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.
    Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
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  • Today, this canal is a natural lazy river, at once a testament to the immense history of the land and a relaxing destination to enjoy the unrivaled beauty of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
  • Coco Gauff showcased her unrivaled fortitude in a grueling French Open triumph.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 June 2025
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  • She is widely considered the best pure athlete in tennis, with unmatched court coverage.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 July 2025
  • Slaughterhouse-Five has since been hailed as one of the greatest novels of all time and a work of unmatched clarity that remains one of the strongest pieces of antiwar literature ever written.
    Robert English, EW.com, 30 July 2025
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  • The farcical energy that Ralph Fiennes brings to The Grand Budapest Hotel is unequaled in the Wes Anderson filmography.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
  • While rafting trips in the winter months offer an unequaled experience, the prime summer trips provide a sure shot of adrenaline through moderate Class II rapids.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 19 May 2025
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  • The design delivers unsurpassed toe splay, enforced by the separate toe pockets, and a close-to-the-ground, near-barefoot ride.
    Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
  • Besides unsurpassed fishing, the resort provides access to more than 30 world-class diving and snorkeling sites, thanks to its primo location a stone’s throw from the 62-mile Great Astrolabe Reef, the fourth largest barrier reef in the world.
    Alexandra Kirkman, Robb Report, 29 May 2025

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“Unparalleled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unparalleled. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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