unparalleled
Beyond all comparison
Unparalleled means without equal or match—superior to all others of its kind.
The word emphasizes that nothing comparable exists: an achievement unparalleled in the history of science, unparalleled beauty.
It's often used for superlative praise, though the claim of absolute uniqueness may be hyperbolic: The hotel offers unparalleled views of the harbor.
Without equal or rival
- unsurpassedBeyond all others
- unequaledHaving no equivalent
- unrivaledHaving no equal
- unmatchedHaving no equal
unexcelled · supreme · preeminent · paramount · dominant · superior · foremost · leading
Notably above the norm
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- exemplaryServing as ideal model
- extraordinaryBeyond what's typical
- phenomenalExceptionally impressive or unusual
remarkable · superb · magnificent · stellar · elite · distinguished · illustrious · brilliant
One in number
- one-of-a-kindHaving no equivalent
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- unprecedentedNever having occurred before
- inimitableImpossible to imitate
irreplaceable · unrepeatable · unique · rare · exceptional · extraordinary · uncommon · sui generis
Uppermost point or culmination
- zenithPoint straight overhead
- acmeUltimate point of attainment
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
- peakUtmost height attained
pinnacle · epitome · culmination · height · crown · apogee · crowning achievement · high point
incomparable
Without equal or rival
- unsurpassedBeyond all others
- unequaledHaving no equivalent
- unrivaledHaving no equal
unmatched · unexcelled · supreme · preeminent · paramount · dominant · superior · foremost · leading · premier
exceptional
Notably above the norm
- outstandingExceptionally good or unpaid
- exemplaryServing as ideal model
- extraordinaryBeyond what's typical
phenomenal · remarkable · superb · magnificent · stellar · elite · distinguished · illustrious · brilliant · superlative
singular
One in number
- one-of-a-kindHaving no equivalent
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- unprecedentedNever having occurred before
inimitable · irreplaceable · unrepeatable · unique · rare · exceptional · extraordinary · uncommon · sui generis · like no other
apex
Uppermost point or culmination
peak · pinnacle · epitome · culmination · height · crown · apogee · crowning achievement · high point · gold standard
- amazingastonishing, astounding, breathtaking, extraordinary, incredible
- excellenceexcellence, greatness, superior, perfection, premium
- Extreme Adjectivesastronomical, boundless, colossal, countless, endless
- extreme wordsperfection, infinity, absolute, ultimate, supreme
- perfectionperfect, flawless, faultless, impeccable, perfection
- special qualitiesunique, rare, exclusive, exceptional, extraordinary
unparalleledparalleled
Ran an equivalent course
comparable · matched · equaled · rivaled · surpassable
unparalleledinferior
Of lower rank
second-rate · mediocre · substandard · second-class · poor
parallel, parallels, parallelism, paralleling, paralleled, parallelogram, nonparallel