as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability the incomparable jewel known as the Hope Diamond

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Recent Examples of incomparable The medal will be given to the incomparable Ava DuVernay from the museum’s Elizabeth MacMillan Director Anthea M. Hartig with Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III. Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025 Yes yes, the bullpen was incomparable at the ends of games, the team speed could be overwhelming, and the offense Texas-leagued you to death sometimes. Tim Britton, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 For older codgers like me who prefer golf clubs to nightclubs, a serene and charming alternative is the city of La Quinta, best known for its incomparable golf courses at PGA West and the historic La Quinta Resort & Club, another redolent whiff of Hollywood’s glorious days gone by. David Weiss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 This year’s awards were hosted by Michael Urie and honored the incomparable Cynthia Erivo. Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for incomparable
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  • Siakam finished with 15 points, six rebounds and five assists — the only Indiana starter to score in double figures.
    Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 1 June 2025
  • These cancellations aren’t the only signs that something is awry in the festival scene.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
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  • Despite these challenges, U.S. nonprofits do extraordinary things.
    Kendra Davenport, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • The show will feature a wide range of extraordinary cars, trucks, and vehicles along with live music.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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  • The site is exceptional: The North Branch of the Chicago River winds through its full length, offering an opportunity to weave parkland through the development.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
  • All of our leathers are carefully selected from the finest tanneries in the world for their exceptional quality and functional capability.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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  • During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.
    Rebecca Fraser-Thill, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.
    Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
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  • Paul knows the industry from start-ups to large enterprises, and his insights into the needs of customers to capture value from their network and edge computing strategies is unparalleled.
    James Watt, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • Its prime location provides unparalleled access to networking opportunities and internships, particularly in government and policy fields.
    Charlene Peters, USA Today, 21 May 2025
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  • Rock ’n’ Roll Flair Sporting Marshall’s inimitable style, the Heston 120 brings a dash of rock ’n’ roll flair to the soundbar market using a combination of tactility and textures.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • Psaki, during a media tour to promote her new show, has stressed that Maddow is inimitable and suggested, instead, that her own chief value will be as an experienced insider who can decrypt Washington for viewers.
    Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 9 May 2025
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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
  • Tickets are pricey – from $99 to more than $200 – but Sphere brass view the cost as a worth it for the matchless experience.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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  • The South Island of New Zealand is unrivaled from geological drama.
    Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 17 May 2025
  • Kemp has already won multiple top-of-the-ticket statewide offices, was beating Ossoff in head-to-head polling, and, perhaps most importantly, has a fundraising machine that's unrivaled in the state.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025

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