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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
The setting, with views of the colorful houses of Nyhavn, is unsurpassed, and Broens Gadekøkken, Copenhagen's famed food market, is right next door.
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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
The trade group’s semi-annual conferences are epic; the destinations are glorious; the education is unparalleled; and the networking unsurpassed!
—Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
Then there’s the finishing, which is off the chart—truly unsurpassed, in my opinion (the movement wears the Geneva Seal).
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
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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
The trade group’s semi-annual conferences are epic; the destinations are glorious; the education is unparalleled; and the networking unsurpassed!
—Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
Then there’s the finishing, which is off the chart—truly unsurpassed, in my opinion (the movement wears the Geneva Seal).
—Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 May 2024
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The only other running backs to win it this century were USC’s Reggie Bush in 2005 and Alabama’s Mark Ingram in 2009.Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Monday's videos appeared to be the only content that was uploaded by the account in its roughy 11-month existence.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Develop Mobile Apps Another excellent and popular idea to build passive income is app creation.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The violin solo with which the piece began danced nimbly between low and high notes, an example of superb playing with a complex rhythm that wound its way through tight tonal intervals.Billboard Japan, Billboard, 4 Dec. 2024
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Movies Review: Anticipating loss, sisters rub against old frictions in superb ‘His Three Daughters’ Sept. 6, 2024 These three different sisters are gathering for the same reason: Their father is going to pass.Azazel Jacobs, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Within this proprietary creation, the company grants small businesses unparalleled flexibility and transparency.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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By taking steps in each of these areas, manufacturers can begin to build smart factories that deliver unparalleled advantages in productivity, quality control and sustainability.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Not only is this a more efficient approach for designers, but these systems also afford greater scalability since design changes can be implemented once and then updated throughout the entire platform.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The two front runners have a great shot at taking home the trophy in Hunter and Jeanty.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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So those things are most challenging to teach: getting off the ball, range, making exceptional plays, his pre-pitch timing.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The hotel’s exceptional attention to detail in indigenous design and tailored service, along with its commitment to sustainability and the preservation of the local ecosystem, adds an enriching layer to your stay.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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The residents of this wonderful city hold a special place in my heart.Melissa Noel, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024
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Watch The Small One on Disney+ Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas This short holiday special catches up with the Ice Age characters at the most wonderful time of the year … well, in theory.Sydni Ellis, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Surveillance footage captured fireballs hitting the ground with extraordinary speed.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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These extraordinary characterizations complicate love over mere pity.Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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