as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability the incomparable jewel known as the Hope Diamond

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Recent Examples of incomparable Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone Farah Khan’s tribute to Bollywood classics of the ’70s begins with a lovelorn background extra (the incomparable Shah Rukh Khan) losing his crush (Deepika Padukone) in a fire and then his life in a car crash. Charles Bramesco, Vulture, 10 Feb. 2025 The new van wraps nomads in warm, homey comfort trickled down from the incomparable Venture S motorhome and equips them with a robust 5G connectivity suite and smart home-level control, seamlessly blending the worlds of work, play and just plain everyday living. New Atlas, 29 Jan. 2025 While the team has not played as dominant as in past seasons, they are still led by the incomparable quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who remains at the top of his game. Juliana Kim, NPR, 26 Jan. 2025 The six-year-old, trained by Saffie Joseph Jr. and beautifully guided by the incomparable Irad Ortiz Jr, blew past pacesetter Saudi Crown and favorite Locked to snatch the victor’s share of the $3-million 2025 Pegasus pot by a breathtaking six-and-a-half lengths. Guy Martin, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for incomparable
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  • The change was approved at a Aug. 27, 2019, board meeting where Curry was the only trustee to oppose the salary reduction, and several residents voiced concerns about how the decision could affect efforts to attract mayoral candidates, meeting minutes show.
    Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The only way to read the menu early this week was on your phone.
    Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Feb. 2025
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  • Rather than ship a product whose price could skyrocket overnight, Cadena and other factory managers took the extraordinary measure of holding back millions of dollars in U.S.-bound goods amid the uncertainty.
    Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
  • To an extraordinary degree, his administration has already succeeded.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
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  • The report found the company to be exceptional, with quibbles so minor that explaining them here would require a crash course in the dense lexicon of climate reporting.
    Justin Worland, TIME, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The fit is exceptional, featuring a soft sockliner and upper that provides next-level comfort.
    April Benshosan, Glamour, 25 Feb. 2025
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  • With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.
    Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.
    Jay Harris, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
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  • Her commitment to regional theater was unparalleled.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The Max was unparalleled in delivering fast, reliable WiFi 7 access.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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  • Lynch’s love for Los Angeles, and the inimitable, unfakeable reality of his presence around the city, gave the lie to that charge.
    Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 4 Feb. 2025
  • The metal shift gate and heavy clutch remind the driver that this is a Ferrari after all, as does the inimitable pitch of the engine revving to its 7,500 rpm redline.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2025
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  • After hours inside, ogle the matchless architecture of the nearby Palace Museum, stroll the beautiful trails and soak in some glorious views, Chinese ink paintings come to life.
    Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Watching him in action was a privilege - his persona and skill were matchless pic.twitter.com/pcOV2GJGXK — Paul Rudnick (@PaulRudnickNY) July 18, 2024 RIP Bob Newhart.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 July 2024
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  • Strong had all the tools: a remarkable and versatile singing voice, impeccable acting chops, and a love of the belly laugh spotlight unrivaled even by her illustrious pals.
    Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The man worked in South Africa, and faced an unrivaled AIDS epidemic.
    Ryan Lenora Brown, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025

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