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

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.

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

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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.

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“He has humor and understands the game on a level that’s almost unparalleled. There are others who understand it as well, but Cris has the ability to make it very accessible.”

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"This unparalleled and unsustainable level of taxation makes any future investment in the UK non-viable," the Channel Tunnel said.

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