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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
But well-functioning democracies remain unique—and unsurpassed—in giving people dignity and opportunities.
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Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
Family Friendliness: Seating and passenger space in full-sized pickups are unsurpassed and, for a two-row vehicle, the F-150 is no exception.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
His daily, weekly, and yearly work ethic, paved the way for his unsurpassed performance.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2024
The 145 players who have crossed the Channel is also unsurpassed.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
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Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021
Family Friendliness: Seating and passenger space in full-sized pickups are unsurpassed and, for a two-row vehicle, the F-150 is no exception.
—Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
His daily, weekly, and yearly work ethic, paved the way for his unsurpassed performance.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2024
The 145 players who have crossed the Channel is also unsurpassed.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassed
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The only choice Hamas has is death or surrender, even if this comes at the cost of the remaining hostages and an even bigger humanitarian catastrophe to more than 2 million Palestinians in the enclave.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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That’s not the only option for protecting against quantum threats, though; Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Standard (ML-DSA) implementation is also in the works.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.—
Rebecca Fraser-Thill,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2025
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Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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The high-quality tri-ply cladding (two layers of stainless steel with an aluminum core) does a superb job spreading heat evenly across the surface of the pan, delivering consistent and even cooking results.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
19 May 2025
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With superb cinematography from Jermaine Edwards, the visual look here is almost poetic at times.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2025
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Paul knows the industry from start-ups to large enterprises, and his insights into the needs of customers to capture value from their network and edge computing strategies is unparalleled.—
James Watt,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Its prime location provides unparalleled access to networking opportunities and internships, particularly in government and policy fields.—
Charlene Peters,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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The scene, staged at Carnegie Hall, a venue built by one of America’s great 19th century philanthropists, paid tribute to a long tradition of American giving, while pointing to new ways of thinking that are shaping the 21st century.—
Sam Jacobs,
Time,
20 May 2025
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But it's been a great month with my new little one.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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The companies that invest in neurodiversity today are unlocking game-changing innovation, future-proofing their organizations and setting a new standard for what an exceptional workplace looks like.—
Ben Semmes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Some noted the exceptional speed of the winds around Bloomington and Normal that pushed the dust to the north.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Its deep, shiny green foliage is a wonderful complement to the perfectly peachy hue of each rose.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their cuisine, but don’t overlook their wonderful street foods.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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Despite these challenges, U.S. nonprofits do extraordinary things.—
Kendra Davenport,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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But what goes unmentioned—what stands in opposition to the siblings’ code of self-optimization and principled bodysurfing—is that their father’s success grew from the soil of an extraordinary season of public investment.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassed. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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