variants or unrivalled
as in unparalleled
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability a violinist who is hailed for his unrivaled musicianship

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Recent Examples of unrivaled Colostrum is nature’s first food and an unrivaled nutrient powerhouse of over 400 bioactive nutrients our bodies need to thrive—most of which can not be found in any other natural source. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 22 Sep. 2025 Forced to move their lone home playoff game to the SAP Center in San Jose because of a scheduling conflict at Chase Center, the unrivaled atmosphere of Balhalla migrated south with a sellout of 18,543 fans. Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025 Loreto is one of the region's most enchanting destinations, with unrivaled serenity, a growing wellness community, and an age-old history as the first Spanish colonial mission in the region. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 9 Sep. 2025 Dolby Vision’s extra scene by scene picture information and end to end eco-system together with Dolby’s unrivalled relationship with the creative industries have made it a ‘must have feature’ for many AV fans. John Archer, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrivaled
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  • The prestigious honor is based on his unparalleled achievements on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums and Hot Latin Songs charts throughout the first 25 years of the century.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Hersh’s unparalleled career is explored in the documentary Cover-Up, directed by Oscar winner Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus, which screens tonight at the New York Film Festival.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2025
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  • The Steelers will have an opportunity to get back on track against an excellent Green Bay Packers squad next Sunday, before playing the Indianapolis Colts two days before the NFL trade deadline.
    Jon Conahan, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
  • That’s because tipping isn’t in their culture, but Americans still might wish to add gratuity for excellent service.
    Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 18 Oct. 2025
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  • Sharing the minutes around will hopefully reduce the strain on key players so they are only pushed to the limit in exceptional circumstances.
    Mark Carey, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
  • The retrospective is part of PVR Inox’s ongoing initiative to honor landmark films and exceptional talent from India and beyond.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
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  • Every chapter has its own life, and this one has been extraordinary.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The extraordinary vote in November was to decide whether Kan, the Israeli public broadcaster and member of the EBU, could participate in the Eurovision 2026.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2025
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  • Relax by the wood-burning stove or in the bath that offers superb vistas of the water—all while keeping an eye out for wildlife, including sheep.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2025
  • David Beckham scored the superb halfway line goal that catapulted him into international superstardom in 1996.
    Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 9 Oct. 2025
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  • Waze is unmatched for real-time rerouting.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
  • Wearing her signature Nike A’One sneaker, Wilson added to her crown with her deft spin moves, mid-range jumper and unmatched defensive acumen.
    Ben Pickman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
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  • 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, Outside Online, 19 May 2025
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  • This total remained unsurpassed until 2001, when Ferguson won his seventh top-division title in the country.
    Will Jeanes, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Skillful soccer is played in many places, but the majestic athletics of Serie A are unsurpassed.
    Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Unrivaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrivaled. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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