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or unrivalled
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
Kristersson is one of the hundreds of politicians, diplomats, security officials, and arms dealers gathering at the Munich Security Conference this weekend to consider the end of a period of unrivaled American power.
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Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
But by the time of his individual short program Tuesday night, Malinin's fearless swagger and unrivaled spunk was back.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Its high-range-of-motion actuators give it unrivaled balance and control, enabling a unique set of movements.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The kind where kids tackle each other; the kind with violence, an unrivaled dominance in the cultural psyche, and concussion concerns.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
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Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
But by the time of his individual short program Tuesday night, Malinin's fearless swagger and unrivaled spunk was back.
—CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
Its high-range-of-motion actuators give it unrivaled balance and control, enabling a unique set of movements.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
The kind where kids tackle each other; the kind with violence, an unrivaled dominance in the cultural psyche, and concussion concerns.
—Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrivaled
Adjective
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Same for Lainey Wilson’s badges-only showcase that failed to fill Stubb’s BBQ.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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As Petzold had come to understand, the only way to survive is to build something new.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dark, sexy, thrillingly complicated—across the last 60 years, Charlotte Rampling’s oeuvre has been unparalleled, and now, at the age of 80, the Oscar nominee is still hard at work.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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The cessation of sugar shipments out of Brazil provided an unparalleled opportunity for ambitious planters in the new British possession of Barbados.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The joyous thunder for the mere mention of a Venezuelan player contrasted with the silence when Italian players were introduced or even did something extraordinary.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Mar. 2026
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The parallel with quantum mechanics is extraordinary, that the quantum system is something that our mind can’t understand.—
Tim Folger,
Scientific American,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Its keyboard and trackpad are mostly as excellent as those on a MacBook Air, only smaller.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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These cabins are located amongst the splendor of the Badlands National Park; expect to wake up surrounded by nature and excellent views.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The exceptional craft, artistry and innovation behind these titles shines through.—
Arushi Jacob,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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The Career Achievement Award recognizes an individual whose exceptional body of work and creative contributions have made a significant impact on media and culture.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And yet, reframed through Coogler’s dark Southern Gothic triumph, Gunn’s vision takes on new life as a critical foundation for a corner of the film world that remains broadly unmatched in its soulful specificity.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2026
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Becoming a classic takes decades of history, unmatched service, and the quiet confidence that comes from doing something exceptionally well year after year.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Dig a little deeper, though, and there’s a lot of interesting data to be found, like the still large audiences for network news, the unequaled streak of a kids’ favorite and the halo effect of the NFL on Sunday night programming.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Dec. 2025
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The key problem was the unequaled success of the Ptolemaic model.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Unrivaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrivaled. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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