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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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Even when Ohtani has been available, his teams have treated himi with extreme caution, often giving him extra rest between appearances to help him recover from his unprecedented training regimen.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The Artemis II astronauts conducted a historic lunar flyby, gathered invaluable data and took in unprecedented Moon views, but one of the most crucial moments of their 10-day mission is still to come: Friday's splashdown.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Leo was among the shocked, taking the unprecedented step to urge Americans to “communicate with congressmen” that “we don’t want war; we want peace.”

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

And as investors look for new ways to take advantage of unprecedented volatility in hydrocarbon prices, exchange-traded funds offering leveraged returns on that volatility are becoming increasingly popular.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Although, she had to hand it to them: sending her here was unprecedented.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon