incomparable

adjective

(ˌ)in-ˈkäm-p(ə-)rə-bəl How to pronounce incomparable (audio)
Definition of incomparablenext
as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability the incomparable jewel known as the Hope Diamond

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Recent Examples of incomparable From her memorable acting performances that span across several decades to her ongoing activism and philanthropic commitments, Fonda, 87, has built a rather incomparable and trailblazing path for herself. — Jeff Conway, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025 Young professionals are well suited for the rapidly changing media landscape, while those with years of experience preserve the incomparable knowledge that comes from authenticity, agility and humility crucial in communications. — Deepa Nagraj, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Then there are the particulars of the Art Deco building itself, including a whole tower’s worth of customers who live upstairs (who can take advantage of personal-shopping services, and request a staffer bring up a selection of outfits to try on before a big night) and the incomparable Red Room. — Kim Velsey, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2025 Blue Velvet stars the incomparable Isabella Rossellini, who was nominated at this year's Academy Awards for her turn in Conclave. — William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for incomparable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for incomparable
  1. only
  2. extraordinary
  3. exceptional
  4. excellent
  5. unparalleled
  6. inimitable
  7. matchless
  8. unrivaled
Adjective
  • The card sold Friday was a 2024 Topps Chrome Update MLB Debut Patch card, the only one of its kind produced.
    — Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of only
Adjective
  • Unlike many younger trees, this tree exhibits extraordinary adaptations.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Barry has had an extraordinary coaching journey, considering his playing experiences took him no higher than League One, the English game’s third division.
    — Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • 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
  • The left-back is a constant threat, capable of turning defence into attack through lightning pace and exceptional dribbling.
    — Julia Ranney, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • After an excellent debut, Nikki Glaser has unsurprisingly been tapped to host the Golden Globes again.
    — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
  • It is often climbed as a three day objective and is an excellent venue for extended roped glacier travel.
    — Sean McNally, Outdoor Life, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • The result was field wash, which Smith deemed an unparalleled waste of resources, taking with it the basis of civilization and life itself.
    — Ben Seal, JSTOR Daily, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Far from the well-trodden tourism path, the Central African nation of Gabon promises unparalleled access to nature at its wildest.
    — Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of unparalleled
Adjective
  • Classics of the 1980s and ’90s, arguably the mode’s heyday, range from the powder-pink platforming masterpiece Kirby Super Star to the inimitable beat-em-up Streets of Rage.
    — Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
  • As for fans, the equal number of adults sporting Bluey shirts as kids during my visit to Bluey’s World Brisbane is further testament to the inimitable power of Bluey.
    — Leena Tailor, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of inimitable
Adjective
  • After hours inside, ogle the matchless architecture of the nearby Palace Museum, stroll the beautiful trails and soak in some glorious views, Chinese ink paintings come to life.
    — Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Watching him in action was a privilege - his persona and skill were matchless pic.twitter.com/pcOV2GJGXK — Paul Rudnick (@PaulRudnickNY) July 18, 2024 RIP Bob Newhart.
    — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 July 2024
Definition of matchless
Adjective
  • Kahnweiler was unrivaled in his amplification of Cubism, acquiring the majority of paintings executed by Picasso, Georges Braque, PJuan Gris, and Fernand Léger between 1908 and 1915.
    — Natasha Gural, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Fall/Winter 2025 runway shows challenged that notion through a mix of buzzy designer comebacks, unrivaled celebrity appearances, and unforgettable debuts.
    — Andrea Bossi, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of unrivaled

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