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 Our sports partners appreciate the unrivaled quality of our production, and our commitment to making every sporting event as big and spectacular as possible. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 June 2026 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 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
  • For such companies, shifting overseas may be the only way to stay in business.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Through group chats, Iamaleava helped organize player-only practices throughout the summer.
    — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • The lab is a joint venture with Mihira Visual Labs and Animatrik Film Design and offers unparalleled motion capture capabilities, supporting up to 20 performers simultaneously.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • An unparalleled structural system organization that supports the world's tallest building-to-be.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of unparalleled
Adjective
  • Six hundred pieces from this extraordinary private collection are featured in an oversized coffee table book, My Time - Blu blu l’amore è blu, published by Christie’s auction house.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Bringing home a massive 75-inch Sony Bravia display panel with Sony Pictures Core high-bitrate streaming credits and dedicated PS5 gaming auto-calibration for under $900 is an extraordinary value.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • Albies is an excellent contact hitter, putting the bat on the ball, and driving the ball to the gaps.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Located in the heart of the Marais, a restaurant at the Centre Pompidou would have to be pretty special to compete against all the excellent neighboring options.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • The next useful signal is not another debate about whether SpaceX is exceptional.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Younger Americans are more likely to say their parents viewed them as exceptional.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • The depth of the content is unmatched by supplier websites and videos, which are meant to promote the product.
    — Doug Gollan, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • But with its unmatched data broker coverage and aggressive removal controls, Privacy Bee earns a rare five-star rating and stands out as the ultimate first choice.
    — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of unmatched
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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