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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
This unsurpassed commitment to global education, as well as to disciplinary training and interdisciplinary problem-solving, means the creation of professionals uniquely suited to lead the international response to crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2023
The setting, with views of the colorful houses of Nyhavn, is unsurpassed, and Broens Gadekøkken, Copenhagen's famed food market, is right next door.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2023
Larry Allen was an enormous man with unsurpassed talent and a ferocious demeanor on the football field.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
The trade group’s semi-annual conferences are epic; the destinations are glorious; the education is unparalleled; and the networking unsurpassed!
—Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
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Foreign Affairs, 1 July 2023
The setting, with views of the colorful houses of Nyhavn, is unsurpassed, and Broens Gadekøkken, Copenhagen's famed food market, is right next door.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2023
Larry Allen was an enormous man with unsurpassed talent and a ferocious demeanor on the football field.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024
The trade group’s semi-annual conferences are epic; the destinations are glorious; the education is unparalleled; and the networking unsurpassed!
—Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassed
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His splitter remains one of the game's elite pitches, and proof that throwing hard isn't the only path to success.—
Newsweek,
Newsweek,
9 Jan. 2025
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This strengthens the sense that the centrist parties form a bloc or a cartel, and that voting for them doesn’t change anything, and therefore the only way to change anything is by voting for more radical parties.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
8 Jan. 2025
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With excellent lift access, 12 lifts provide visitors with access to 244 skiable acres.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2025
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Every business has setbacks, project cancellations, and external events that can sap the energy from your team members and override the benefits of even the best people management efforts, including personal recognition and communication, and excellent team collaboration.—
Martin Zwilling,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Timber and Gabriel did well to delay him or suppress his shots when Villa managed to find him in one-on-one situations but Watkins was superb in the second half and the unfamiliarity of Arsenal’s team was exposed for Villa’s two goals.—
Jordan Campbell,
The Athletic,
18 Jan. 2025
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These superb lead performances by all-time-great cast members work perfectly in concert, capturing and skewering a specific self-serious art-house style.—
The New York Times,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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Becoming a member of the National Academy of Medicine is an unparalleled honor.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
10 Jan. 2025
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As a member of the Golden Eagles Tribe, Williams brings unparalleled expertise to this historic opportunity.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
8 Jan. 2025
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Finance chief Amy Hood said in October that revenue growth from Microsoft’s Azure cloud will speed up in the first half of this year because of greater AI infrastructure capacity.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
9 Jan. 2025
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The Bills offense, without great wide receivers, has been fantastic this season.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Jan. 2025
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The list spotlights the most exceptional achievements in film by Asian Pacific creatives over the past year.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2025
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On the palate, the wine exhibits exceptional intensity, texture, purity and a dull-bodied finish with velvety but noticeable tannins.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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The property’s prime location is also close to the launch sites of the area’s famed hot air balloon rides, which are a wonderful way to take in the spectacular views of the otherworldly land formations.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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At 6-2, 202 pounds, Will Johnson has excellent size and length for a cornerback and would be a wonderful complement to Gardner.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
15 Jan. 2025
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The seven books below follow people who faced extraordinary predicaments and, instead of caving in, found ways to push back.—
Vanessa Armstrong,
The Atlantic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Just as the space race of the 20th century drove extraordinary technological progress, the energy race is pushing new boundaries today.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA TODAY,
10 Jan. 2025
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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassed. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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