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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
Its high-range-of-motion actuators give it unrivaled balance and control, enabling a unique set of movements.
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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
Physicists will get an unrivaled look into the workings of quarks and gluons and yet another chance to grapple with nature’s strongest force.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
The Super Bowl is the unrivaled king of wagering events; a smorgasbord of available bets that range from the complex to a coin toss, and cater to every level of appetite.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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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
Physicists will get an unrivaled look into the workings of quarks and gluons and yet another chance to grapple with nature’s strongest force.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
The Super Bowl is the unrivaled king of wagering events; a smorgasbord of available bets that range from the complex to a coin toss, and cater to every level of appetite.
—J.j. Bailey, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrivaled
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But because of the area’s shortage of medical specialists, the New Mexico Human Services Department requested a waiver on his behalf that permitted him to resume practice and continue treating cancer patients as the only oncologist in all of Luna County, a remote rural region.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Sneakers aren’t the only travel-ready shoe that provides all-day comfort and cool-girl style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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Since Kyoto City now imposes a 40-foot height restriction on new construction in the neighborhood, keeping the Yasaka Kaikan’s 100-foot height meant unparalleled—and forever unobstructed—guest room and rooftop views.—
Leandra Beabout,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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Springtime strolls in these cities are simply unparalleled, thanks to their botanical splendor.—
Jessica Sulima,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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That project rests on decades of layered planning, established air rights and a transit hub designed to absorb extraordinary density.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2026
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Louise Trotter’s second runway collection for Bottega Veneta rooted in Milanese Brutalism was a stunning example of her visual artistry while exhibiting an extraordinary use of material.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Cats, after all, are excellent self cleaners.—
Popular Science Team,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2026
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Infiniti restaurant at Grace Bay Club is great for a very upscale evening, but Parallel 23 at The Palms, known for its fish, pasta, and excellent desserts, remains one of the very best meals of my trip.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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All-day dining at The Common Room blurs culinary boundaries to curate an exceptional selection of prime cuts, succulent seafood, and specialty dishes, each meticulously prepared and enhanced with local flair.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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It has been loved onto the screen by the ferocious talent of MK, the exceptional executives at HBO and the world-class production team in Wolf Studios Wales, where Bad Wolf has filmed every season.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
25 Feb. 2026
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Whether heading to artsy Marfa, funky Terlingua, or rustic Marathon, you are primed for gorgeous sunrises over the desert landscape, as well as unmatched stargazing after nightfall.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Thank you Enoteca/Vespaio for the unmatched generosity throughout so many years.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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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 5 Mar. 2026.
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