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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“I’ve worked hard to bring in unprecedented levels of money to help the city because the strength of the city affects the strength of the state,” Hochul said Tuesday at an unrelated news conference.

From The Wall Street Journal

Universities UK, which represents more than 140 institutions, said Covid was an "unprecedented challenge" and the sector had to adapt quickly and creatively to support students.

From BBC

Arteta's men are closing in on a first league title for 22 years and could even make history are they remain in contention for an unprecedented quadruple.

From Barron's

However, this does not apply to members of the Royal Family and such an appearance would be unprecedented.

From BBC

The unprecedented access shows how these cases are often cracked, not through state-of-the-art technology, but by spotting tiny revealing details in images or chat forums.

From BBC

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