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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
None of this is to mention the huge innovations at the University of Utah, a place where aspirations for unsurpassed societal impact drive the entire campus.
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The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Neither the best nor the worst of the inexhaustible sub-genre birthed by Steven Spielberg’s unsurpassed classic, Jaws, Byrne’s good-looking film at least has the distinction of being one of the nastiest entries in a while.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Jim's dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, is love for his family or unsurpassed.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
If there is a marine paradise on Earth that humanity can’t afford to lose, the Gulf may be unsurpassed.
—Joel Reynolds, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
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The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Neither the best nor the worst of the inexhaustible sub-genre birthed by Steven Spielberg’s unsurpassed classic, Jaws, Byrne’s good-looking film at least has the distinction of being one of the nastiest entries in a while.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Jim's dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, is love for his family or unsurpassed.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
If there is a marine paradise on Earth that humanity can’t afford to lose, the Gulf may be unsurpassed.
—Joel Reynolds, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassed
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Chile is one of 42 countries − and the only South American country − that takes part in the program.—
Bebe Hodges,
The Enquirer,
25 Aug. 2025
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Verstappen is not the only driver that Zilisch is getting compared to, as NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. has thrown out legendary American racing names.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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The tavern is the result of excellent teamwork, bringing together dozens of talented individuals from Disney’s Imagineering team over the course of a year, including senior creative director Chris Weck and executive producer Ken Ricci.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Just north of Venice, the Veneto region is also known for excellent wines.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Palm Beach show is supported by a clutch of superb dining and accommodation options within walking distance of the show on the mainland in West Palm, and others on the island of Palm Beach proper a short drive away.—
Kathleen Turner,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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As previously hinted, fans of the original series know which of Ellen’s brothers emerges victorious: burly Dougal (Sam Retford) or clever, crippled Colum (a superb Séamus McLean Ross).—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Aug. 2025
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Come fall, the foliage is unparalleled as the trees on the plateau turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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The stats don’t jump off the page, but the versatility is unparalleled.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
11 Aug. 2025
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This tank would be great for exercise classes, hiking, and other sweaty activities.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Aug. 2025
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Natural light floods the tiny house through double-pane windows on both levels, creating an airy, open feel, and there’s a roomy second-floor patio that’s great for relaxing and entertaining.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Best Hotels & Resorts Fairmont Austin Downtown, the Fairmont Austin offers six dining venues, three bars, an exceptional spa and pool, and gorgeous views of the skyline, Lady Bird Lake, and the State Capitol building.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Aug. 2025
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The Heart of Sarajevo goes to the film done with exceptional precision and amazing creativity.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
23 Aug. 2025
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The music is wonderful and the archival footage a blast.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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Make sure everyone gets to enjoy this wonderful pastime for years to come.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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And until the two men fell out this spring, Trump granted Tesla CEO Elon Musk an extraordinary amount of power to dismantle the federal workforce.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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Shooting for the stars and achieving the extraordinary is nothing new for elite athletes who reach the pinnacle of any sport.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassed. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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