unparalleled

adjective

un·​par·​al·​leled ˌən-ˈper-ə-ˌleld 

-ləld, 

-ˈpa-rə-

: having no parallel

especially : having no equal or match : unique in kind or quality

Synonyms of unparalleled

• only
• extraordinary
• exceptional
• excellent
• unrivaled
• unmatched
• unequaled
• unsurpassed

Examples of unparalleled in a Sentence

War crimes of this type are unparalleled in history.

The new telescope offers an unparalleled opportunity to conduct research.

Her knowledge of the subject is unparalleled.

Recent Examples on the Web

These passages seem unparalleled in literature and somehow bypass the brain to jolt the nervous system directly. — Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026

This mindset allows Italy to offer an unparalleled breadth of cultural excellence, from design and art to fashion, cuisine, hospitality, and history. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Messi’s retirement from the Argentine national team and Ronaldo’s impending retirement from Portugal’s mark the end of an unparalleled era in soccer. — Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

After all, sport has an almost unparalleled ability to talk to people, particularly some of those most at risk of taking their own lives. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for unparalleled

• barrelled
• beheld
• bushveld
• chiselled
• compelled
• dispelled
• excelled
• expelled
• handheld
• impelled
• marvelled
• misspelled

Kids Definition

unparalleled

adjective

un·​par·​al·​leled ˌən-ˈpar-ə-ˌleld 

-ləld, 

ˈən-

: having no parallel

especially : having no equal or match : unsurpassed

a scene of unparalleled beauty