Definitions

unprecedented

[uhn-pres-i-den-tid] / ʌnˈprɛs ɪˌdɛn tɪd /

ADJECTIVE

exceptional, original

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bizarre extraordinary fantastic miraculous new remarkable singular uncommon unheard-of unique unparalleled unrivaled unusual

WEAK

aberrant abnormal anomalous eccentric exotic freakish idiosyncratic marvelous modern newfangled novel odd out-of-the-way outlandish outre outré preternatural prodigious signal sui generis unexampled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad common commonplace customary familiar normal ordinary poor regular standard usual

WEAK

known unexceptional unremarkable

Example Sentences

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Personal household debt has reached an unprecedented $18.6 trillion, according to a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

From Barron's

Analysts and investors praised the decision to bring in an outsider, unprecedented at BP where CEOs have always risen through the ranks, saying the move was needed to enable a thorough look at the business.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We will be able to celebrate cinema, inspire new generations of filmmakers and provide access to our film history on an unprecedented global scale.”

From Los Angeles Times

But it was also a year that saw newsmaking events unfold involving TV personalities — unprecedented is the appropriate term here.

From Los Angeles Times

In fact, summers have been heating up to an unprecedented degree — both in California and globally.

From Los Angeles Times

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