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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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Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport has entered unprecedented territory by staying open through the war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is unprecedented.

From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026

But the Reds' decision to increase prices over multiple years is unprecedented - and has led to concern among fans of other clubs that similar policies could be coming their way later down the line.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"This ancient immigrant gives us an unprecedented look at conditions in the early universe," said Ji.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

The stylistic parting of ways that started to become evident in the early twentieth century, though, was on an unprecedented scale.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall