unrivaled

adjective

ˌən-ˈrī-vəld How to pronounce unrivaled (audio)
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 Apple already dominates consumer display quality, with the iPad Pro and Mac Pro offering unrivalled brightness and HDR performance. — Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Next to the museum, climb the church tower of Sant Francesc (weekends only) for unrivalled city views. — Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 22 June 2026 The man is incredibly talented and has built an unrivaled career. — David Hookstead Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026 Ornate doors, colonnades, and the lavish interiors are reminders of bygone times when the island flourished in the early 19th century, and fortunes were made from shipbuilding and international commerce, assured by an unrivaled merchant fleet. — Josh Hickey, Air Mail, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrivaled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrivaled
  1. only
  2. unparalleled
  3. extraordinary
  4. excellent
  5. exceptional
  6. unmatched
  7. unequaled
Adjective
  • While maximalist trends often signify that louder pieces are the only way to look fashion-forward, bold styles are ultimately fickle and harder to reinvent in new looks.
    — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Mitchell Evans, offensive lineman Robert Hunt, and offensive lineman Damien Lewis were the only ones on the team’s training camp roster who didn’t practice Friday.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • Its universities remain unparalleled, its venture capital ecosystem remains unmatched, its semiconductor industry continues to underpin the global AI economy, and its frontier laboratories continue producing extraordinary breakthroughs.
    — Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Escape the ordinary cruise experience aboard the Emerald Sakara, a 2023 superyacht offering unparalleled Mediterranean luxury for just 100 guests.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of unparalleled
Adjective
  • The challenge before us is serious, but the promise of American higher education remains extraordinary.
    — Daniel Diermeier, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Today’s leading model will eventually be replaced, and capabilities that seem extraordinary now will become familiar.
    — Brent Saunders, Fortune, 31 July 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • The neighborhood/area Just across the train tracks is Vesterbro with an excellent range of independent shops and restaurants, not least in Kødbyen, the Meat Packing district.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
  • As for dining options, Cafe Genevieve serves an excellent breakfast and brunch, and Million Dollar Cowboy Bar draws crowds for a taste of Western-style eats like bison burgers and elk sliders.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • The exceptional duration is the result of a precise combination of celestial mechanics.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • There are normally no checks at borders between members of the EU’s internal Schengen Area, though they can be introduced for a limited time in exceptional circumstances.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • The 11-minute performance kicked off with the biggest icon of the bunch — Madonna — which felt like a highly appropriate choice given her nearly unmatched status in pop music history.
    — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 19 July 2026
  • Brady, whose accuracy with a football is still unmatched, didn’t miss his target.
    — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of unmatched
Adjective
  • Upstairs there are five bedrooms, including an unequalled primary suite.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
  • 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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