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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
Jim's dedication and passion for the Indianapolis Colts in addition to his generosity, commitment to the community, and most importantly, is love for his family or unsurpassed.
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Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
If there is a marine paradise on Earth that humanity can’t afford to lose, the Gulf may be unsurpassed.
—Joel Reynolds, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
There is so much that is wonderful about Skokie – a renowned public library, award-winning park district, excellent schools and unsurpassed municipal services.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Cho has noted his admiration for the great early-twentieth-century French pianist Marcelle Meyer, whose Ravel recordings are unsurpassed.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
If there is a marine paradise on Earth that humanity can’t afford to lose, the Gulf may be unsurpassed.
—Joel Reynolds, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2025
There is so much that is wonderful about Skokie – a renowned public library, award-winning park district, excellent schools and unsurpassed municipal services.
—Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
Cho has noted his admiration for the great early-twentieth-century French pianist Marcelle Meyer, whose Ravel recordings are unsurpassed.
—Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassed
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Merrell Women's Moab 3 Mid Hiking Shoes Merrell Men's Moab 3 Hiking Shoes Unsurprisingly, my brother and I aren’t the only fans of these hiking shoes.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
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The only Cuban natives with more homers were Rafael Palmiero (569) and Jose Canseco (480).—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The hiding spot seemed like an excellent spot for avoiding the sun and potential predators, but Fowler didn't feel quite the same.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Performance has also been excellent so far compared to peers and a benchmark index.—
Jesse Pound,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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But don't think of it as a gimmick bottling, Foley is a legend in the wine industry and has been crafting superb bourbon under his Charles Goodnight Whiskey brand for almost a decade.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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On so many days and nights when their bats might as well have been toothpicks, the Padres have won games with superb pitching and solid defense.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Fortunately, July 4th is rich with markdowns this year, ushering in an unparalleled selection of Hoka sneakers, hiking boots, and even slides with major price cuts to celebrate the long weekend.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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The club’s heritage of developing young talent is unparalleled in English football, so whoever is tasked with running it has expectations which far outweigh those at other clubs.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
3 July 2025
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This is a great NBA Summer League matchup; make sure to tune in and catch all the action.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
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Since there’s no adhesive involved in the grippy version, this silicone bra alternative is a great option for anyone with sensitive skin.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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And in that world, the 2025 Toyota Sequoia brings not just luxury and off-road capability, but exceptional long-term reliability.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Drought Severe to exceptional drought conditions were prevalent for much of south-central Texas when the downpours came, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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This no-churn ice cream recipe extracts all the wonderful flavor from the corn by simmering both the kernels and cobs in whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk to make sure every bite is filled with corn flavor.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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So many wonderful age gap and power dynamics going on in this novel that really set the tone for a whole generation of writers to come.—
Hattie Williams
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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An extraordinary group of leaders and thinkers will join us, from DBS Group CEO Tan Su Shan to Supertone CEO Kyogu Lee to Singapore digital minister Josephine Teo.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
9 July 2025
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In both cases, the National Weather Service offered clear warnings of potentially life-threatening weather events; in Los Angeles, warnings were given days before extraordinary winds — of up to 100 mph — slammed a region already suffering from a record-dry fall.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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