unsurpassed

adjective

ˌən-sər-ˈpast How to pronounce unsurpassed (audio)
Definition of unsurpassednext
1
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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2
as in excellent
of the very best kind a French restaurant known for its unsurpassed cuisine

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Recent Examples of unsurpassed Skillful soccer is played in many places, but the majestic athletics of Serie A are unsurpassed. — Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025 But for Fortnite, these are the unsurpassed OGs. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 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 And in certain fields, such as cancer diagnostics and treatment, the United States offers unsurpassed care. — William C. Hsiao, Foreign Affairs, 10 Dec. 2019 See All Example Sentences for unsurpassed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassed
  1. only
  2. excellent
  3. unparalleled
  4. superb
  5. exceptional
  6. great
  7. extraordinary
  8. wonderful
Adjective
  • Musk also confirmed that the Roadster will remain human-driven—and will be the only Tesla to do so going forward.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 16 Oct. 2026
  • OpenAI and Anthropic, after all, aren’t the only drivers of semiconductor demand.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • Williams aims to help build a county government that works for everyday people by lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Nikko Remigio’s reputation as a return man isn’t splashy plays, but rather excellent ball security.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Artificial intelligence may be unparalleled as a tool for gathering information about countless subjects.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The linchpin was superstar Shohei Ohtani, the four-time MVP whose pitching and hitting feats were unparalleled in modern baseball history, and had helped the club win titles in each of his first two seasons in Los Angeles.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of unparalleled
Adjective
  • The 5-foot-10, 165-pound wide receiver also has a superb sense of timing.
    — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026
  • These four superb films approach that reality from very different vantage points.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of superb
Adjective
  • When machines can instantly replicate the average, the only true moat is the exceptional.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Brewers have an exceptional amount of talent too, and Murphy's routine of pretending like his team is a bunch of humble farmers who were playing stickball out back a few days ago is absurd and offensive.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • But this is in fact the opportunity hiding inside the greatest technological acceleration of our lifetimes.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • This scandal comes as an appalling blow to the BND, and Germany as a whole, at a time of great danger.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of great
Adjective
  • View gallery - 4 images For all the extraordinary things that consumer 3D printers can produce, changing color has remained a surprisingly messy business.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Explore its waterfalls, glaciers and volcanic landscapes, and treat any aurora sightings as an extraordinary bonus.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • The pom-pom sandals at Givenchy were wonderful, fun, unexpected and exactly what fashion lovers are looking for from a spring runway show.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Expect to see rare bottles pulled from the shelves and all manner of weird and wonderful concoctions offered up from the menu and from their encyclopedic knowledge of drinks.
    — Condé Nast, cntraveler.com, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of wonderful

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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurpassed. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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