variants or unrivalled
as in unparalleled
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 In the short run, however, New York’s economic downfall was a boon to its unrivaled status as a seedbed of art and culture. Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025 Unlock unrivaled sports coverage with The Athletic. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 15 June 2025 Over the past two and a half centuries, our warriors have shown unrivaled valor on fields, a battle around the globe. ABC News, 15 June 2025 Now that Israel is laying claim to being the region’s unrivaled power, Arab states and Iran—and also Turkey—need each other to establish a balance. Vali Nasr, Foreign Affairs, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrivaled
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Adjective
  • His unparalleled talent and unique spirit created the soundtrack of so many lives around the globe, including our own.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
  • By leveraging strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology and the iconic TPC Sawgrass course, the PGA Tour delivered an unparalleled experience for fans both on-site and at home.
    Julio Cesar Gomez, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • There are many excellent CRM platforms that are available at a much lower price point and that can serve the needs of most small and mid-sized businesses.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • This would not have been possible without tireless work from our excellent lawyers @TheJusticeDept and our Solicitor General John Sauer.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Adjective
  • Danny Boyle is a director known for his exceptional use of music to score key — and now iconic — scenes in his films.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 June 2025
  • This year’s lineup showcases an exceptional slate of films representing both the Hudson region and international perspectives, reflecting the festival’s belief in the unifying power of cinema.
    Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • These bargain hunters will sometimes go to extraordinary lengths to find a deal.
    Linnea Geiss, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • The book chronicles Rajamani’s extraordinary survival from a massive brain hemorrhage at age 25, tackling themes of disability, race, and cultural taboos.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Signed last summer from AC Monza for a fee of €18 million ($19.49 million), Di Gregorio looks like a superb signing already worth far more than that initial transfer fee.
    Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • Michael Busch did the most damage, going 4-for-4 with three homers and five RBIs, continuing his quiet development into a superb all-around first baseman.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • The American economy still has unmatched capacity for resilience and growth.
    REBECCA LISSNER, Foreign Affairs, 24 June 2025
  • As a result, many top U.S. graduates go unmatched each year due to the shortage.
    Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • The farcical energy that Ralph Fiennes brings to The Grand Budapest Hotel is unequaled in the Wes Anderson filmography.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
  • While rafting trips in the winter months offer an unequaled experience, the prime summer trips provide a sure shot of adrenaline through moderate Class II rapids.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 19 May 2025
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  • The design delivers unsurpassed toe splay, enforced by the separate toe pockets, and a close-to-the-ground, near-barefoot ride.
    Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
  • Besides unsurpassed fishing, the resort provides access to more than 30 world-class diving and snorkeling sites, thanks to its primo location a stone’s throw from the 62-mile Great Astrolabe Reef, the fourth largest barrier reef in the world.
    Alexandra Kirkman, Robb Report, 29 May 2025

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“Unrivaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrivaled. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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