Word
unparalleled
Phoneticsun·par·al·leled
US/ənˈpɛɹəˌɫɛɫd/
UK/ʌnpˈæɹəlˌɛld/
Definition
adj. better or greater than anything else of the same kind. It means nothing else can be compared to it because it is the best.
adj. having no equal or match; exceptional in degree or quality. Often used to emphasize that a particular achievement or attribute stands alone in its excellence.
Examples
“The hotel offers unparalleled views of the mountains.”
“The athlete's record of ten consecutive gold medals remains unparalleled in the history of the sport.”
“The museum's collection provides an unparalleled opportunity to study the evolution of Renaissance art through a single, unbroken lineage of masterworks.”
Examples
simple
“The hotel offers unparalleled views of the mountains.”
contextual
“The athlete's record of ten consecutive gold medals remains unparalleled in the history of the sport.”
complex
“The museum's collection provides an unparalleled opportunity to study the evolution of Renaissance art through a single, unbroken lineage of masterworks.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun to provide emphasis.
Real-World Examples
“It’s inevitable, of course: how can a side or its supporters pick themselves to go again after the unparalleled drama of a World Cup?” “Panko is super airy (while other breadcrumbs are too fine to support air pockets), which delivers an unparalleled crispiness from a short toasting time under high heat.” “Hamid* worked for the Afghan national police special unit and received certificates for his work signed by senior British figures praising his “dedication, unparalleled service and leadership”.” Etymology
From un- + paralleled.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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