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Definition of unrivalednext
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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 Here, the local world flows straight into your own private escape, creating an unrivaled, unforgettable vacation experience. AFAR Media, 27 Sep. 2025 The era of Google's Play's unrivaled dominance may be coming to an end in the wake of the company's antitrust loss, but Google's app store isn't going anywhere. ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for unrivaled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrivaled
Adjective
  • The compression feature allows more to fit into less space, which is especially helpful for carry-on-only travel.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The only person who’d come by in recent days was Tiffany, who’d slept over on Sunday night.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The seismic influence of Japanese fashion on the Western scene back in the 1980s remains unparalleled — many observers credit it with forcing an evolution of Europe’s definition of beauty in clothing.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 13 Jan. 2026
  • The moment where Godzilla unleashes his atomic breath is a moment of unparalleled horror and, in a perverse way, beauty.
    James Grebey, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Packed with extraordinary gorilla behavior never filmed before, this is a story of hope and joy.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Johnson’s ability to rapidly guide the Bears here registers as extraordinary.
    Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • And for mornings, Butchertown Grocery Bakery anchors the day with excellent pastries, especially the flaky biscuits, and local coffee—no reinvention necessary.
    Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 16 Jan. 2026
  • Once again, marble and soapstone, cited above, are excellent alternatives that will stand the test of time despite constant wear and tear.
    Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Until ecosystems adapt, many exceptional leaders will continue to build extraordinary value for others but struggle to do the same for themselves, not due to lack of capability, but because the system hasn’t caught up to their needs.
    Essence, Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
  • Your visit will give you a firsthand look at the vibrant Town Center and the award-winning neighborhoods and exceptional lifestyle amenities.
    Ave Maria, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • In the runner-up spot, Colorado neighbor Utah dominated the competition with an unmatched 414 inches of snowfall a year and 2,200 average skiable acres per resort.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2026
  • His creative vision, business instincts and cultural impact are unmatched.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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 18 Jan. 2026.

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