UNEXAMPLED Synonyms: 165 Similar and Opposite Words

unexampled

adjective

ˌən-ig-ˈzam-pəld

Definition of unexampled

as in only

having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability her performance in the Olympics was an unexampled display of athletic prowess

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Recent Examples of unexampled The episode is breathtaking in its audacity and poetry, an unexampled work of pure special-effects ballet. — Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Jan. 2022 Those years included periods of unexampled prosperity and the growth of a strong middle class in the United States. — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026 The United States commenced their existence under circumstances wholly novel and unexampled in the history of nations. — Liz Tracey, JSTOR Daily, 19 Apr. 2024 The Progressives pushed for the Seventeenth Amendment, providing for the popular election of senators, at a moment of unexampled corruption in the chamber. — Chris Lehmann, The New Republic, 10 Feb. 2022 But a war in which most of the enemy is considered beyond any possible surrender or political solution, and must be killed to the last man, is an extraordinary thing, unexampled in American history since the Indian Wars. — Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 20 Oct. 2017

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexampled

Adjective

Built in 1962, architect Eero Saarinen’s former Trans World Airlines terminal is the only on-airport hotel at JFK.

— Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026
This time, the only person booed was Mets outfielder Juan Soto.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of only

Adjective

This year’s celebration comes on the heels of a late June warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that released extraordinary amounts of soot and smoke across the county, on par with pollution generated by the previous year’s wildfires.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
These were moments of extraordinary dissent against the British government by American colonists.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Definition of extraordinary

Adjective

Just down the road, Beefbar at Hotel Lou Pinet offers a relaxed ambiance and exceptional dishes.

— Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Read More TopicsTaylor Swift Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 July 2026

Definition of exceptional

Adjective

This is the kind of unparalleled story and experience that makes the World Cup different from any other competition.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
This update transforms IEMs into precise studio reference monitors, offering unparalleled accuracy for recording engineers, producers, and performers.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of unparalleled

Adjective

It is generally agreed that Helen, the woman of matchless beauty who indirectly caused the Trojan War by eloping with (or being abducted by) the Trojan prince Paris, belongs to the realm of fiction and not fact, as do Achilles and other mythological figures.

— Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
The pecan version adds a nutty crunch, but the original rolls are matchless as is.

— Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026

Definition of matchless

Adjective

While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

Venezuelans are assessing the vast scale of their losses 12 days after powerful twin earthquakes killed at least 3,535 people, injured many more and left behind immense destruction.

— Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 6 July 2026
England saw off an immense challenge from Mexico, beating one of the tournament co-hosts in their home stadium after seeing one player sent off in a game that will go down as one of the best of the 2026 World Cup.

— Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Definition of immense

Adjective

Upstairs there are five bedrooms, including an unequalled primary suite.

— James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Dig a little deeper, though, and there’s a lot of interesting data to be found, like the still large audiences for network news, the unequaled streak of a kids’ favorite and the halo effect of the NFL on Sunday night programming.

— Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025

Definition of unequaled

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