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as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
an artist who is unsurpassed at painting portraits that reveal the subject's inner life
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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a French restaurant known for its unsurpassed cuisine
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Recent Examples of unsurpassed
Family Friendliness: Seating and passenger space in full-sized pickups are unsurpassed and, for a two-row vehicle, the F-150 is no exception.
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Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
His daily, weekly, and yearly work ethic, paved the way for his unsurpassed performance.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2024
The 145 players who have crossed the Channel is also unsurpassed.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Request Reprint Permissions Play Download Article In its policies toward Asia, the United States has long sought to reconcile its unsurpassed military, economic, and rule-setting prowess with a desire for stability.
—Van Jackson, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2023
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Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
His daily, weekly, and yearly work ethic, paved the way for his unsurpassed performance.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2024
The 145 players who have crossed the Channel is also unsurpassed.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Request Reprint Permissions Play Download Article In its policies toward Asia, the United States has long sought to reconcile its unsurpassed military, economic, and rule-setting prowess with a desire for stability.
—Van Jackson, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassed
Adjective
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My past experience - that and the [1983] album [Never Kick a Sleeping Dog] with Mellencamp producing and one other one - were the only ones to reenter [the charts].—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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The Battlestar Galactica, an ancient starship that had been decommissioned, is the only ship to survive the attack.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
21 Mar. 2025
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After an excellent debut, Nikki Glaser has unsurprisingly been tapped to host the Golden Globes again.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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Santa Monica is also an excellent place for low-key, delicious eating, and Rustic Canyon delivers hyper-seasonal California cuisine emblematic of the town’s forward-thinking spirit.—
Visit California,
AFAR Media,
13 Mar. 2025
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The make-your-own strawberry shortcake was wonderful and the Donny & Marie concert was superb.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Mar. 2025
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Its sound quality is superb, with deep bass and crisp, clear vocals, and the DTS Headphone:X surround tech adds a lot to the experience.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Wharf Jekyll Island, Georgia Perched right over the marshy inland waters of Jekyll Island along the National Historic Landmark District pier, this open-air spot provides unparalleled vistas from its breezy wrap-around deck. jekyllclub.com, 371 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527 4.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Cardiology: Advancing Cardiac Care In cardiology, AI models revolutionize echocardiography by calculating ejection fractions with unparalleled accuracy.—
Paul Kovalenko,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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So, if the audience doesn’t dismiss it on account of the language barrier (as in subtitles), then that would be great.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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This is a great time for these landscaping upgrades.—
Neil Sperry,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Less Than 1% Of Brackets Remain Perfect On First Day Of Tournament Don't Overlook Humility Technical skills and strategic thinking are vital, but humility is one of the most defining traits of exceptional leaders.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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When William finally appears in person late in the game, the faceoff between him and Eddie is worth the wait if only just to see these two exceptional actors go at it.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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His leadership by example, his accomplishments on the field, his love of family, his service to our community and his dedication to excellence all herald his standing as a remarkable athlete and wonderful human being.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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It is skillfully constructed and builds to a wonderful climax.—
Georg Szalai,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Mar. 2025
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Diane von Furstenberg: Woman Before Fashion builds on that work with new vigor and a new dimension - the creative energy and conquering spirit of one extraordinary woman.—
Tom Teicholz,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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Musk contributed nearly $300 million to elect Trump, but he and his businesses are primed to reap extraordinary profits from his actions as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassed. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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