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having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
her performance in the Olympics was an unexampled display of athletic prowess
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Recent Examples of unexampled
The United States commenced their existence under circumstances wholly novel and unexampled in the history of nations.
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Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 19 Apr. 2024
The telecom firms supported Pai’s initiative with a campaign of unexampled dishonesty.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
The Progressives pushed for the Seventeenth Amendment, providing for the popular election of senators, at a moment of unexampled corruption in the chamber.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 10 Feb. 2022
The episode is breathtaking in its audacity and poetry, an unexampled work of pure special-effects ballet.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2022
These were posts, by the way, in which Kelly showed no compunction about advancing immigration policies of unexampled cruelty.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2020
In the broadest terms, what’s at issue are the strategy and tactics of organized labor at a time when unions are reckoning with a long slide in their membership and facing unexampled hostility from the federal government and many state governments.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2019
But a war in which most of the enemy is considered beyond any possible surrender or political solution, and must be killed to the last man, is an extraordinary thing, unexampled in American history since the Indian Wars.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2017
Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 19 Apr. 2024
The telecom firms supported Pai’s initiative with a campaign of unexampled dishonesty.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
The Progressives pushed for the Seventeenth Amendment, providing for the popular election of senators, at a moment of unexampled corruption in the chamber.
—Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 10 Feb. 2022
The episode is breathtaking in its audacity and poetry, an unexampled work of pure special-effects ballet.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2022
These were posts, by the way, in which Kelly showed no compunction about advancing immigration policies of unexampled cruelty.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2020
In the broadest terms, what’s at issue are the strategy and tactics of organized labor at a time when unions are reckoning with a long slide in their membership and facing unexampled hostility from the federal government and many state governments.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2019
But a war in which most of the enemy is considered beyond any possible surrender or political solution, and must be killed to the last man, is an extraordinary thing, unexampled in American history since the Indian Wars.
—Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexampled
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The only money Plaintiff had remaining was a twenty-dollar bill.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Only 14 players in the NBA are reaching all three of those statistical thresholds, and Siakam joins Karl-Anthony Towns, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jayson Tatum, Cade Cunningham, Scottie Barnes, Paolo Banchero, and Joel Embiid as the only ones doing it in the Eastern Conference.Tony East, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Purple: Prefix for greatness or extraordinary power.Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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When structures are aligned to support deep reflection, risk-taking, and diversity, thought leadership efforts can achieve extraordinary impact.Rhea Wessel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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When Pertinax abandoned a career as a teacher and joined the army, frontier wars had hollowed out the ranks, allowing his exceptional talent to catch his superiors’ attention.Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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Also, share your vision with your team so your customer experiences exceptional service — not just from a few, but from all.Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
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Owned by the Wallenberg family through its foundation, FAM AB, the hotel blends tradition with Scandinavian minimalism and modernity and offers a discreet but courteous level of service unparalleled in modern Sweden.Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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God's ultimate hype man, dressed in a powder blue suit and white boots showcased his legendary dance moves and unparalleled energy.Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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This example from Swiss Watch Expo is in excellent, near new condition with its full bracelet and original box.Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 13 Dec. 2024
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After hours inside, ogle the matchless architecture of the nearby Palace Museum, stroll the beautiful trails and soak in some glorious views, Chinese ink paintings come to life.Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Watching him in action was a privilege - his persona and skill were matchless pic.twitter.com/pcOV2GJGXK — Paul Rudnick (@PaulRudnickNY) July 18, 2024 RIP Bob Newhart.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 July 2024
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One of the keys to harnessing Hunter’s immense ability has been playing under Sanders – also now known as Coach Prime – a former two-way player in his own right and current Colorado head coach.Thomas Schlachter, CNN, 15 Dec. 2024
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Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users The Game Awards 2024 Live Winners List, And Game Of The Year While both co-pilots and agents hold immense promise for revolutionizing GRC, their current maturity levels differ.Venky Yerrapotu, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Notebooks of Sonny Rollins Take an unequaled glimpse into the mind and workshop of a musical titan, as well as a wealth of insight and inspiration to readers.Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Dec. 2024
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Not only is her vocal ability unequaled, but the impact of her voice brings a new meaning to our cause and will help people all over the globe.Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2024
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“Unexampled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexampled. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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