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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
This section is unsurpassed for its beauty, history and its lack of dense development.
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Bonnie Gross, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
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
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Bonnie Gross, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassed
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Baker would probably love People’s, a new referral-only cocktail lounge in the West Village.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The only factor complicating a further invasion would be the political cost at home.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Horned Frogs had a mix of air raid and veer-and-shoot principles under Briles, but are expected to move more to a pro-style scheme under Sammis, who had excellent success with that style of offense at UConn.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the pre-show rooms, both real-life actors seen were excellent at interacting with real-life visitors and prerecorded monotone movie stars.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2026
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Co-created with professional mastering engineers, these headphones utilize a specialized carbon fiber dome driver to produce unparalleled sound clarity, while a quick three-minute charge provides a full three hours of playback for those on the move.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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Guinness World Records acknowledged Self’s unparalleled longevity in December 2023.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Looking at art is just as valid right now, so anything from visiting a sculpture gallery to watching a passion-project film would be a superb way to spend today.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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So a first question, after this signature collaboration between Rodríguez, Cobos and Corral, is how many others in Spain’s superb youngish cadre of film and TV creators – Sorogoyen, Ruiz de Azúa, the Javis and Laxe, to name just a few – may end up working with Corral.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
26 Mar. 2026
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The dim sum at Yan Ting, the Cantonese restaurant, is exceptional, each dumpling a small, perfect bite.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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However, the company says the bike offers exceptional range and ultra-fast charging.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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But simply naming the great fear and sharing it with the millions of watchers in living rooms and hotels and airport lobbies was a trial almost too painful to contemplate.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
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No substitutions for prize except by Sponsor, in which case a prize of equal or greater value will be substituted.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Her credits this decade include a complex and crucial supporting part in Mare of Easttown, an Emmy-winning guest appearance on Hacks, a turn opposite Nicolas Cage in Dream Scenario, and a starring role in Annie Baker’s extraordinary indie film Janet Planet.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Nyad is an extraordinary example, but researchers say a positive attitude is key.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Mar. 2026
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The teams got invaluable data — and some wonderful video too.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
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Books Are Magic, a wonderful bookshop owned by novelist Emma Staub, alone could suck up an entire morning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassed. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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