unrivaled

adjective

un·​ri·​valed ˌən-ˈrī-vəld How to pronounce unrivaled (audio)
variants or unrivalled
: having no rival : incomparable, supreme
unrivaled greatness

Examples of unrivaled in a Sentence

a palace of unrivaled magnificence Her athletic records are unrivaled.
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Facing a career-defining ultimatum, Smart balances biting humor with quiet devastation in a farewell monologue that showcases her unrivaled command of tone and timing. H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 For an unrivaled romantic (or solitary) escape, Mandapa’s 23 one-bedroom pool villas exude comfort and ambience galore. Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 The Giants expect their lineup to improve a lot as Devers, acquired in Sunday’s blockbuster trade with Boston, settles into his new home – the one Bonds’ home-run prowess essentially built 25 years ago with his unrivaled left-handed power. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 June 2025 An unrivaled focus on her career led to a strained relationship with her daughter, Jackie. Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrivaled

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unrivaled was in 1607

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“Unrivaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unrivaled. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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unrivaled

adjective
un·​ri·​valed
variants or unrivalled
: having no rival : incomparable, unequaled
a palace of unrivaled magnificence

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