incomparable
Americanadjective
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beyond comparison; matchless or unequaled.
incomparable beauty.
- Synonyms:
- inimitable , unrivaled , peerless
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not comparable; incapable of being compared to each other, as two unlike objects or qualities, or to one or more others.
adjective
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beyond or above comparison; matchless; unequalled
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lacking a basis for comparison; not having qualities or features that can be compared
Other Word Forms
- incomparability noun
- incomparableness noun
- incomparably adverb
Etymology
Origin of incomparable
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English word from Latin word incomparābilis. See in- 3, comparable
Example Sentences
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And he brought his multifarious interests to sometimes bewildered but almost always fascinated audiences with an assiduousness that remains incomparable—and amusing.
“There are no comps for the Stahl house. It’s incomparable,” said William Baker, architecture director for the real estate firm the Agency Beverly Hills.
From Los Angeles Times
"Just on numbers alone, the situation is incomparable to the 1990s," Sutton added.
From BBC
‘The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior-Princes of Ancient Greece’ at the Getty Villa gives the first look outside Europe at the ancient Greek Griffin Warrior, whose grave held offerings of incomparable artistry.
From Los Angeles Times
“She’s hosted ‘First Take’ for 10 years and elevated the show with her grace, her expertise, her incomparable kindness,” Smith said.
From Los Angeles Times
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