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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 But respect only runs one way, and — despite an impeccable résumé and unrivaled skillset — John isn’t on the receiving end. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 The Orioles, with Frank Robinson as MVP and unrivaled pitching by Jim Palmer, Wally Bunker and Dave McNally, won the World Series that year, 4-0 against the Dodgers. Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 14 Aug. 2026 It’s capped off with a four- to five-hour hike to the Tiger’s Nest, a monastery dramatically clinging to a 9,678-foot cliff with unrivaled views. Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 These versatile and smartly designed space-saving solutions from the mid 20th century remain unrivaled today. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrivaled
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  • The three were leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, which for three decades organized a Tiananmen vigil that was the only large-scale, public commemoration of the 1989 crackdown in China.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • According to William, the only way his dad could uncoil his nerves was with a joint.
    Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
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  • 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
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  • South Florida motorists routinely saw police officers hurtling along highways at extraordinary speeds without lights, sirens or any apparent emergency.
    Sally Kestin, Sun Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Barcelona are still extraordinary — and remain a reminder that there are no quick fixes.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
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  • 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
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  • 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
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  • 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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  • 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 13 Sep. 2026.

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