UNEQUALLED Synonyms: 164 Similar and Opposite Words

unequaled

adjective

ˌən-ˈē-kwəld

variants or unequalled

Definition of unequaled

as in only

having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability a horse of unequaled beauty

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Recent Examples of unequaled The farcical energy that Ralph Fiennes brings to The Grand Budapest Hotel is unequaled in the Wes Anderson filmography. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025 While rafting trips in the winter months offer an unequaled experience, the prime summer trips provide a sure shot of adrenaline through moderate Class II rapids. — Outside Online, 19 May 2025 America’s growth, progress, and leadership have always been driven by its unequaled partnership of its universities and businesses. — Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Of course, alfresco dining under the evening sky of the western Med serves up an unequaled sense of togetherness. — Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unequaled

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequaled

Adjective

Chaos fatigue isn’t the only side dish being served with the recent rash of court orders; chaos consequences appear to be on a platter as well.

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
Blodgett isn’t the only diabetic child to die after a stay at an Arizona group home.

— Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of only

Adjective

However, the extraordinary part is putting it all together, delivering 100 MW net, fitting the system aboard a movable ship, and doing it for $587 million.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
In this state, the fluid gains extraordinary heat capacity and flow properties, carrying more thermal energy to the surface with minimal flow resistance.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of extraordinary

Adjective

In his exquisitely layered seventh feature, Possible Love (Ga-neung-han sa-rang), Lee Chang-dong’s humanistic observational skills remain at their peak, the acuity of his insights into emotional lives and social conditions unparalleled.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
The restaurant opened in 1976, offering unparalleled views of New York City from its floor-to-ceiling windows in the World Trade Center’s North Tower.

— Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of unparalleled

Adjective

Engineered around Qualcomm’s flagship 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor, this Surface laptop delivers exceptional processing speed with whisper-quiet thermal efficiency.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
That golden brown exterior tasted exceptional, but eating it came with some hurdles.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of exceptional

Adjective

Lampard felt his players deserved a point after creating several excellent chances.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Picturesque views of the surrounding Casco Bay are abundant, and its consistently excellent food scene has made the city a culinary hot spot for the ages.

— Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of excellent

Adjective

As the nearly unrivaled face of Second Wave Feminism, Steinem over the decades appeared on hundreds of talk shows hosted by everyone from Dick Cavett, Johnny Carson and David Frost to Howard Stern and Bill Maher.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Of course, the word is used only in jest, as flight attendants are renowned for their unrivaled patience and innate ability to de-escalate even the most trying onboard situations.

— Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of unrivaled

Adjective

The financials are also unmatched, with last year’s annual check to each franchise from 345 Park Ave topping $450 million from leaguewide deals, primarily driven by the NFL’s $125 billion in media pacts.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Labor Day Samsung Tablet Deals Engineered for power users, digital illustrators, and mobile professionals, the flagship Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 delivers unmatched Android performance.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026

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