Definition of unsurpassednext
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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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Recent Examples of unsurpassed But for Fortnite, these are the unsurpassed OGs. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 The weight of numbers making the move to the Premier League from French clubs — 145 players and counting — is also unsurpassed. Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 22 July 2024 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 And in certain fields, such as cancer diagnostics and treatment, the United States offers unsurpassed care. William C. Hsiao, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2019 See All Example Sentences for unsurpassed
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  • Every now and then, the hunter’s headphones would ping, registering a metallic hit below ground; though the vast majority of those signals were inconsequential, identifying only bits of scrap iron or old lead bullets.
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    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 8 May 2026
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    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
  • The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026
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  • The neighborhood The Çırağan has always relied heavily on its almost unparalleled waterfront location, as well as proximity to landmarks like the Dolmabahçe Palace.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
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    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
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  • Temporary wallpaper is also a superb way to add major personality to any room.
    Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The four-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year award winner Gobert kept giving Jokic a hard time in the paint with his long arms and superb anticipation.
    CBS News, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
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  • Yet, Bruccoleri is absolutely exceptional in her role as a young woman determined to find her voice in a world that would so easily push her aside due to her appearance and eclectic curiosities.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 May 2026
  • Noël Coward’s writing for drunk is exceptional.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
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  • After Marcus’s ground ball, everybody took great at-bats.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Cherry blossoms great guests at the front foyer.
    Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Cheng traces how, with the help of Kim’s son Jong Il and a distant uncle who was once a pastor, Kim borrowed the tactics of religion to solidify extraordinary psychological control over an entire population.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • The second-degree murder charge, officially classified as a class 2 felony with an extraordinary risk of harm, carries an average prison sentence of 17 years, according to nonpartisan legislative analysts.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
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  • There is great teaching going on, the principal is wonderful.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
  • Claire has been an advocate for courageous stories, an expert at complicated logistics and a wonderful partner to teams across the entire news division.
    Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026

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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassed. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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