as in only
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. 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
Adjective
  • The Giants weren’t the only ones to pass on Shedeur Sanders after an extensive scouting process.
    Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2025
  • Ole Miss’ Jaxson Dart was the only other quarterback selected in the first round Thursday night—the New York Giants traded up to No. 25 for the right to select him.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Harvard University President Alan Garber released an open letter today that provided an exceptional example of leadership integrity when faced with extraordinary external pressure.
    Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • As the investigation unfolds, attention is likely to remain on both the technical aspects of the crash and the extraordinary lives lost in an instant.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The secret to an exceptional Amatriciana lies in selecting impeccable guanciale Amatriciano—with its perfect balance of tender meat and luxurious fat—creating the foundation upon which this masterpiece is built.
    Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
  • His answer, given the exceptional political and economic turmoil in Canada, was a bit surprising.
    Ian Austen, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Sweeping strings and layered harmonies bring richness to the track, as Erivo sends her unparalleled voice to new heights on this dizzying new song.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The series’ release finds Kurzel in a phase of unparalleled productivity.
    Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • For older codgers like me who prefer golf clubs to nightclubs, a serene and charming alternative is the city of La Quinta, best known for its incomparable golf courses at PGA West and the historic La Quinta Resort & Club, another redolent whiff of Hollywood’s glorious days gone by.
    David Weiss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • This year’s awards were hosted by Michael Urie and honored the incomparable Cynthia Erivo.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • At the heart of the Justice Department’s lawsuit: Allegations that Live Nation leverages its unrivaled position as the nation’s largest concert promoter, ticket seller and venue operator to undermine competition.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Her gymnastics ability and unmatched consistency are unrivaled.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025

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“Unsurpassable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassable. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.

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