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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Its unsurpassed flavor, texture, and quality are due to the turkey’s age, free-range faring, and hand-picking. Kaila Yu, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 This unsurpassed commitment to global education, as well as to disciplinary training and interdisciplinary problem-solving, means the creation of professionals uniquely suited to lead the international response to crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2023 The setting, with views of the colorful houses of Nyhavn, is unsurpassed, and Broens Gadekøkken, Copenhagen's famed food market, is right next door. Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2023 Larry Allen was an enormous man with unsurpassed talent and a ferocious demeanor on the football field. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024 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 21 Nov. 2024.

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