unsurpassed

adjective

un·​sur·​passed ˌən-sər-ˈpast How to pronounce unsurpassed (audio)
: not exceeded by anything else : not surpassed
unsurpassed beauty

Examples of unsurpassed in a Sentence

an artist who is unsurpassed at painting portraits that reveal the subject's inner life a French restaurant known for its unsurpassed cuisine
Recent Examples on the Web The trade group’s semi-annual conferences are epic; the destinations are glorious; the education is unparalleled; and the networking unsurpassed! Allen Buchanan, Orange County Register, 18 May 2024 Then there’s the finishing, which is off the chart—truly unsurpassed, in my opinion (the movement wears the Geneva Seal). Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 16 May 2024 His appeal was clearly driven by a fraudulent image of unsurpassed business success, wealth and brilliance. Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 3 May 2024 Caroline’s passion and dedication to Liberty Township is unsurpassed,’’ said Trustee Tom Farrell. Sue Kiesewetter, The Enquirer, 19 Mar. 2024 Apart from its unsurpassed physical beauty, California is still a place that attracts innovators and entrepreneurs. Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2024 There is still time to heed Britain’s warning and instead choose the path of energy abundance and economic prosperity by developing America’s unsurpassed reserves of coal, oil, and natural gas. Andrew Puzder, National Review, 5 Feb. 2024 This paved, easy circle hike of only .7 miles is wheelchair accessible, offering unsurpassed views. Jim Holden, The Mercury News, 20 Feb. 2024 His output may have been slimmer than his talents warranted, but the quality of the work was unsurpassed. Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1775, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsurpassed was circa 1775

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“Unsurpassed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsurpassed. Accessed 31 May. 2024.

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