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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrivaled
Adjective
  • San Basilio de Palenque is the only surviving maroon settlement in the Americas.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • It's led by Alexei Zhuravlev, who holds its only seat in the Duma and is known for vociferous attacks on the West on state TV.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Messi’s retirement from the Argentine national team and Ronaldo’s impending retirement from Portugal’s mark the end of an unparalleled era in soccer.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • After all, sport has an almost unparalleled ability to talk to people, particularly some of those most at risk of taking their own lives.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The Tigers repeatedly found explosive gains through the air, some created not by an extraordinary throw but by a defensive breakdown.
    Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The adventure experts at EYOS Expeditions have curated a new journey that combines a deep-water expedition with all the extraordinary wonders of Alaska’s wilderness.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Her excellent debut, 2007’s Free Food for Millionaires, features upwardly mobile Korean Americans whose desire for security Lee portrayed both sympathetically and critically.
    Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
  • If that feels unattainable, though, Baldino’s other spots are equally excellent and open to anyone.
    Regan Stephens, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026
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  • Michelin has introduced a rating of wineries where one grape denotes a very good producer; two an excellent producer, and three an exceptional producer.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
  • But a player who is exceptional at the sport but lacks notoriety is a different story.
    Joshua Hong, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Now, this new work breaks that paradigm with a thin-film material that combines intense structural rigidity with unmatched thermal insulation.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Found just 10 miles from Denali’s summit on a ridge (or nunatak), the locale gives you an unmatched view of the mountain beyond to take on your three- or four-day full buyout.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 2026.

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