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 on the Web The charms of the incomparable Joséphine kindle continually a burning and a glowing flame in my heart. Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 16 Oct. 2024 Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne, and the memory of the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes, and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends. Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Oct. 2024 Iceland on horseback Try something truly unique by exploring Iceland’s incomparable landscape on horseback. Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024 Honorary chair James will be attending his first Met Gala, bringing with him an incomparable athletic legacy and an embrace of style that has helped fuel today’s unprecedented crossover between fashion and sports. Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for incomparable 
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  • Jack and Charles are there, seemingly as the only representatives from the season, and stalwart faithfuls Susan and Kathy are right next to them.
    Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The only wild bears in the San Bernardino Mountains or anywhere else in the state are black bears, according to the Fish and Wildlife Department.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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  • Furthermore, the governor’s last extraordinary session was a transparent public-relations stunt.
    Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
  • This extension was approved at an extraordinary general meeting held on July 18, 2024.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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  • Its standout feature is its exceptional speed over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connections, providing quick file transfers, especially for large media files.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • But this election is close, almost impossibly so, because of some of the ways (good and bad) in which the United States remains exceptional.
    The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • North Carolina State University researchers found that deer movement can be excellent the last hour of daylight during the last-quarter phase of the moon.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The improved adaptive cruise control is excellent at slow speeds and in stop-and-go traffic.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • Unlock over $3,000 in perks including unparalleled access to a community of top Web3 entrepreneurs, creators, and investors, providing you with premium networking, priority access to global events, Free access to Forbes.com and ourForbes CryptoAsset & Blockchain Advisor newsletter.
    Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • His talent and drive led to an almost unparalleled career in entertainment.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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  • These inimitable islands offer fascinating architecture, creative art installations and breathtaking natural surroundings.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • Picking up on the slight indications of a crush with a teenager’s inimitable attunement, Elsa makes her sister’s life hell, teasing her about her love of Gennaro until Dede is crying in a fetal position in her room.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2024
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  • 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
  • The feeling of solidarity at a Springsteen concert is matchless.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
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  • But over the last four months, the battleground state has seen an intensity from Harris and Trump unrivaled in recent election cycles.
    Steven Martinez, Journal Sentinel, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Exercising her unrivaled influence over Johnson, the president of the Chicago Teachers Union began setting her sights on Martinez weeks ago — evidently in hopes of controlling both sides of the table in contract talks.
    David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2024

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“Incomparable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incomparable. Accessed 20 Nov. 2024.

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