Unparalleled
adjective /ʌnˈpærəlɛld/ — Without parallel — of a quality or scale that has no equal.
Definition
Having no parallel or equal; unequaled; unprecedented in its excellence or magnitude.
Beyond the definition
Unparalleled has the force of a superlative that means it — not merely the best, but without any other instance to compare it to. The parallel lines, by definition, never meet; the unparalleled thing stands alone.
Origin & history
From un- (not) + paralleled, from parallel (from Greek parallelos: beside each other). No line that runs beside it — alone in the space it occupies.
Example sentences
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The access he had was unparalleled — decades of trust, accumulated quietly.
She had an unparalleled ability to make complex things simple without making them false.
Describing something as unparalleled is a strong claim; most things have a parallel somewhere.
How to use it
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Choose “Unparalleled” when the meaning fits your context: Having no parallel or equal; unequaled; unprecedented in its excellence or magnitude.
Synonyms
unequaled, unmatched, incomparable, peerless, singular
Antonyms
ordinary, common, typical
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Violinist's intense technical mastery
A close-up of a musician’s fingers dancing across violin strings with blurred motion and intense, precise skill.
The level of mastery shown by the violinist is so high that it seems unequalled. The focus on technical perfection illustrates a skill that stands out in excellence.
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Questions about this word
What does "Unparalleled" mean?
Unparalleled is adjective meaning: Without parallel — of a quality or scale that has no equal.. Having no parallel or equal; unequaled; unprecedented in its excellence or magnitude.
Where does the word "Unparalleled" come from?
From un- (not) + paralleled, from parallel (from Greek parallelos: beside each other). No line that runs beside it — alone in the space it occupies.