unsurpassed

adjective

un·​sur·​passed ˌən-sər-ˈpast How to pronounce unsurpassed (audio)
: not exceeded by anything else : not surpassed
unsurpassed beauty

Examples of unsurpassed in a Sentence

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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Skillful soccer is played in many places, but the majestic athletics of Serie A are unsurpassed. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025 This section is unsurpassed for its beauty, history and its lack of dense development. Bonnie Gross, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025 But for Fortnite, these are the unsurpassed OGs. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for unsurpassed

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 Sep. 2025.

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