unparalleled

American  

[uhn-par-uh-leld] / ʌnˈpær əˌlɛld /

especially British, unparallelled

adjective

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

   unparalleled athletic ability.

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unparalleled British  

/ ʌnˈpærəˌlɛld /

adjective

1. unmatched; unequalled

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Etymology

Origin of unparalleled

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

Example Sentences

But Shakespeare as a brand remains unparalleled in our culture: Mere invocation of his work can confer a warm, orangey glow of importance upon an otherwise pedestrian reflection on it.

From The Wall Street Journal

Jones said Meta’s “unparalleled scale” and strong targeting capabilities are among the factors resonating with marketers.

From MarketWatch

As the decade wore on, Aspinall rechristened the project as “The Long and Winding Road,” refining the documentary’s scope as he accrued rare audio and footage associated with the Beatles’ unparalleled story.

From Salon

Stewart’s knack for skewering right-wing hypocrisies was unparalleled, and he was a much better interviewer than he needed to be.

From Washington Post

According to the 1973 memo, "the President plays an unparalleled role in the execution of the laws, the conduct of foreign relations, and the defense of the Nation."

From Salon

Related Words

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