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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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

“The series of open-ended disaster declarations made in connection with the pandemic presented unprecedented uncertainties and illogical applications of section 7508A,” said Desmond, now at law firm Miller and Chevalier.

From The Wall Street Journal

Social-media platforms have fostered unprecedented levels of connection, while leaving many users anxious and lonely.

From The Wall Street Journal

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