as in novel
not known or experienced before
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Recent Examples of unprecedented
Flashing back to last year's Memorial Day box office drives home how unprecedented this weekend's numbers are; the top two films — Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and The Garfield Movie — earned $25.5 million and $24.7 million a piece at the domestic box office.
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 25 May 2025
Incredible new images of the sun's surface provide an unprecedented view of raging sunspots and solar activity.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 25 May 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) argued that unprecedented nationwide injunctions blocking President Donald Trump’s agenda justify a controversial legislative provision now being considered by Congress that restricts such legal intervention.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
Now, America may be headed for an unprecedented fourth change election in a row.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 23 May 2025
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Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 25 May 2025
Incredible new images of the sun's surface provide an unprecedented view of raging sunspots and solar activity.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 25 May 2025
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) argued that unprecedented nationwide injunctions blocking President Donald Trump’s agenda justify a controversial legislative provision now being considered by Congress that restricts such legal intervention.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 25 May 2025
Now, America may be headed for an unprecedented fourth change election in a row.
—Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprecedented
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Which is a very novel concept, because most things are incubated in the States or maybe overseas in the U.K.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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In contrast, predictive procurement is a novel approach that leverages decision simulations for supplier selection, price negotiation and process steps to anticipate and respond to price fluctuations, ensuring businesses stay agile in an ever-changing market.—
Edmund Zagorin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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The webcast is available on its website and on social media platform X. Coverage will also be available on SpaceX's new X TV app.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
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The series invites young adventurers to explore the joys and challenges of moving to new places, meeting new people, discovering different cultures and building lasting friendships.—
Deb Harvell,
Arkansas Online,
25 May 2025
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The long strange trip is proving to be even longer than anyone thought.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Because of this strange clustering, the Atlantic Shark Institute has posted signs around Narragansett alerting beachgoers to be on the lookout.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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This is often unfamiliar territory for professionals from traditional wealth backgrounds.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
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Nearly all the faces here are unfamiliar — and every one is entirely persuasive.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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The new moon in your sign on January 29 will bring forward a fresh start in your finances as well as your life in general.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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If not for these latest allegations, the thought was Zion very much could be in play in light of the Pelicans’ makeover of their front office and seeming desire for a fresh start.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
1 June 2025
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Google claims Gemini Diffusion is capable of previously unheard-of accuracy in complex math and coding.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2025
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Furthermore, a whopping nine shapes and sizes are available, a virtually unheard-of smorgasbord of options for sleeping bags, and part of REI’s admirable efforts to share the outdoors with anyone and everyone.—
Drew Zieff,
Outside Online,
16 May 2025
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These operators pay artisans and specialized mechanics top dollar to maintain and refurbish the century-old rides, all in an effort to preserve their original design and craftsmanship.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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The revival will bring back most of the original cast as Cranston’s Hal, matriarch Lois (Jane Kaczmarek), boy genius Malcolm (Frankie Muniz) and his brothers Francis (Christopher Masterson) and Reese (Justin Berfield) are all returning.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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“Unprecedented.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprecedented. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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