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unparalleled

adjective
un·​par·​al·​leled | \ ˌən-ˈper-É™-ËŒleld How to pronounce unparalleled (audio) , -lÉ™ld, -ˈpa-rÉ™-\

Definition of unparalleled

: having no parallel especially : having no equal or match : unique in kind or quality

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Examples of unparalleled in a Sentence

War crimes of this type are unparalleled in history. The new telescope offers an unparalleled opportunity to conduct research. Her knowledge of the subject is unparalleled.
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The musical lineup at Woodstock was unparalleled: Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Janis Joplin, Sly & the Family Stone and many more showed up to play at Max Yasgur’s farm in Bethel, New York, 50 years ago in August, 1969. Andrew R. Chow, Time, "Woodstock Had Some of the Most Legendary Performances in History. But Many Attendees Never Heard a Single Note," 1 Aug. 2019 America’s unparalleled ability to project force on Earth depends on its extensive array of satellites. The Economist, "A new age of space exploration is beginning," 18 July 2019 Wayne Jenkins appeared to have earned his reputation as a rising star in the department for his unparalleled ability to get guns off the streets. Justin Fenton, baltimoresun.com, "Justin Fenton discusses key takeaways from his 'Cops and Robbers' Gun Trace Task Force series," 12 June 2019 The efficiency of Mary Louise's burns is as admirable as her unparalleled ability to work mention of her dead son into every situation. Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, "Meryl Streep was a scream in the 'Big Little Lies' Season 2 premiere," 10 June 2019 The agency has an unparalleled track record in exploration, particularly with robotic probes stretching across the Solar System from the Sun to the outer planets and beyond. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, "On NASA’s birthday, a reminder that we can thank Nixon for the agency," 1 Oct. 2018 This case, perhaps unparalleled in the annals of crime, is looked upon by many as a sociological phenomenon of our time. Los Angeles Times, "From the Archives: Manson Verdict — All Guilty," 28 July 2019 The national motivation that put us on the Moon remains unparalleled in the history of spaceflight. Buzz Aldrin, Popular Mechanics, "Why I Walked on the Moon," 20 July 2019 His status and legacy in football is pretty much unparalleled. SI.com, "Sven-Goran Eriksson: The Former England & Lazio Manager's All-Time Best XI," 14 June 2019

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First Known Use of unparalleled

1601, in the meaning defined above

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unparalleled

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unparalleled

formal
: not found elsewhere : never seen or experienced before
: having no equal : better or greater than anyone or anything else

unparalleled

adjective
un·​par·​al·​leled | \ ˌən-ˈper-É™-ËŒleld How to pronounce unparalleled (audio) \

Kids Definition of unparalleled

: having no counterpart or equal an unparalleled celebration

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