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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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as in excellent
of the very best kind
a French restaurant known for its unsurpassed cuisine
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Recent Examples of unsurpassed
Family Friendliness: Seating and passenger space in full-sized pickups are unsurpassed and, for a two-row vehicle, the F-150 is no exception.
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Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
His daily, weekly, and yearly work ethic, paved the way for his unsurpassed performance.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2024
The 145 players who have crossed the Channel is also unsurpassed.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Request Reprint Permissions Play Download Article In its policies toward Asia, the United States has long sought to reconcile its unsurpassed military, economic, and rule-setting prowess with a desire for stability.
—Van Jackson, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2023
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Scotty Reiss, Parents, 6 Feb. 2025
His daily, weekly, and yearly work ethic, paved the way for his unsurpassed performance.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 20 Feb. 2024
The 145 players who have crossed the Channel is also unsurpassed.
—Richard Amofa, The Athletic, 26 July 2024
Request Reprint Permissions Play Download Article In its policies toward Asia, the United States has long sought to reconcile its unsurpassed military, economic, and rule-setting prowess with a desire for stability.
—Van Jackson, Foreign Affairs, 16 Jan. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurpassed
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Jordan Burks had the only double-double of the night for either team, with 16 points and 13 rebounds.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Toni wasn't the only sister to pay tribute with a video.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Piper Niven Currently, Piper Niven is doing an excellent job as part of WWE Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green's cabinet.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Chain-of-Density (CoD) Prompting A shrewd method of devising summaries involves a clever prompting strategy known as chain-of-density (CoD), which aims to bolster generative AI toward attaining especially superb or at least better-than-usual summaries.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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In the summers, the garden becomes a haute hub of social activity, thanks to the hotel’s superb cocktail program.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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The modern American steakhouse will be affiliated with the iconic Loews Hotel Kansas City, welcoming guests to indulge in an unparalleled culinary journey spanning nearly 10,000 square feet across two floors.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
2 Apr. 2025
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The philosophy behind Four Seasons Whistler's spring program reflects a profound understanding that this transitional season offers not compromise but enhancement—not a diluted version of winter or summer but a unique period with distinctive character and unparalleled variety.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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This assignment begins with secondary and higher educational institutions taking greater strides to enrich offerings civics instruction.—
Blake D. Morant,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Temu and Shein have taken steps to grow their operations in the U.S. as the de minimis loophole has come under greater scrutiny.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2025
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However, the fact that the female figure may represent a priestess holding religious objects makes the discovery exceptional, as the researchers write.—
Sonja Anderson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 Apr. 2025
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Despite their extensive tag team history, the match devolved into a repetitive exchange of superkicks, failing to showcase the wrestlers' true abilities and leaving fans disappointed, especially amidst an otherwise exceptional WrestleMania card.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Apr. 2025
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Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.—
Alex Vance,
Parents,
28 Mar. 2025
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Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The show chronicles the extraordinary real-life journey of Molly Kochan, a woman who set out to explore her sexuality after being diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Here are examples of extraordinary deductions taxpayers have asked for and received from the IRS.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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