variants or unrivalled
Definition of unrivalednext
as in only
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 The Iran war has shown America’s unrivaled ability to project military might, but also that such power only goes so far. — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026 Malone was a telecom engineer who became an unrivaled financial engineer, disassembling and reassembling a vast array of holdings. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2026 Another is that unrivalled, peril-free dominance or brilliance isn’t very interesting. — Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for unrivaled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrivaled
Adjective
  • Vance isn’t the only prospective candidate tied to Trump with new problems after the midterms.
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  • Nairobi National Park is nearby—this must be the only city in Africa where wildlife roam against a backdrop of skyscrapers.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Some of our ensemble casts include major film stars alongside narrators who’ve spent their entire careers in audio, and the chemistry is unparalleled.
    — Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The United States leads the world in the sophistication and power of its artificial intelligence models, and its innovation base and investment in research and development remain unparalleled.
    — LIN CHIA-LUNG, Foreign Affairs, 3 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The extraordinary beginnings of Stallone’s breakout film were explained in a New York Times interview soon after Rocky‘s release.
    — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Given the extraordinary circumstances around this review, going anywhere else for photos felt almost dishonest.
    — Kevin Fanady, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • While Shelby was clearly an exceptional candidate, his success was largely predicated on your failures.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Why the semiconductor industry is interested in diamond One of diamond’s most attractive properties is its exceptional thermal conductivity.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Luckily, this Amazon pick has plenty of stellar reviews to speak to its unmatched fullness, vibrant colors, and natural look.
    — Kate Boswell, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The gore is unmatched, with spectacular makeup effects by Giannetto De Rossi.
    — Vulture Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Neil Peart’s unequaled legacy will be celebrated in a new feature documentary arriving this fall.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Upstairs there are five bedrooms, including an unequalled primary suite.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026

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“Unrivaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrivaled. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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