unparalleled

especially British, un·par·al·lelled

[uhn-par-uh-leld]

adjective

1. not paralleled; unequaled or unmatched; peerless; unprecedented.

   unparalleled athletic ability.

unparalleled

/ ʌnˈpærəˌlɛld /

adjective

1. unmatched; unequalled

Word History and Origins

Origin of unparalleled¹

First recorded in 1585–95; un- ¹ + parallel + -ed ²

Example Sentences

More than a century after its opening, the canal remains an unparalleled triumph of infrastructure and a cornerstone of our globalized economy, in which 80% of trade moves by sea.

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Oracle’s ups and downs reflect his unparalleled vision and singular skill set, as well as his braggadocio and blind spots.

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She made the song with help from Max Martin and Shellback, Swedish producers with a nearly unparalleled track record of hits.

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Macau, which attracts almost 40 million visitors a year, offers an "unparalleled opportunity" to become a leading destination for medical tourism, said iRad's honorary chairman, Dennis Tam.

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His terrific dribbling ability is unparalleled in the league so far this year, while his agility and creativity make him a constant threat going forward.

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Related Words

• exceptional 
• incomparable 
• rare 
• singular 
• unequaled 
• unique 
• unmatched 
• unprecedented 
• unrivaled 
• unsurpassed