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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 Another is that unrivalled, peril-free dominance or brilliance isn’t very interesting. — Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026 As the nearly unrivaled face of Second Wave Feminism, Steinem over the decades appeared on hundreds of talk shows hosted by everyone from Dick Cavett, Johnny Carson and David Frost to Howard Stern and Bill Maher. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026 Of course, the word is used only in jest, as flight attendants are renowned for their unrivaled patience and innate ability to de-escalate even the most trying onboard situations. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2026 Zimbabwe’s unrivalled reserves of lithium have invited more than $2 billion in Chinese investment since 2021. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrivaled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrivaled
Adjective
  • Family villas add room to spread out, and the kids’ pool is thoughtfully zoned away from the adults-only areas.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Five forces, no clear strategy The legal framework is not the only concern about Bukele’s strategy.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • In the early 19th century, California’s sea otters were hunted to the brink of extinction, the unparalleled softness and value of their fur drawing fur trappers all the way from Russia into California.
    — Joseph Ogilvy, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Heliand exists in several copies to Beowulf’s one, and in one of the two most complete versions, now preserved in the Bavarian State Library in Munich, there’s something unparalleled in the whole repertoire of alliterative verse.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Saint Laurent has extraordinary archives, codes and savoir-faire, Charbit said.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Special-makeup-effects artist Rick Baker’s work is extraordinary.
    — Vulture Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Preservation had traditionally focused only on exceptional buildings, and protected them by more or less freezing them in place.
    — Julian Rose, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Proton offers exceptional cybersecurity (partially because it’s based in Switzerland, which has very strict data-protection laws).
    — Oscar Hartzog, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • The gore is unmatched, with spectacular makeup effects by Giannetto De Rossi.
    — Vulture Editors, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026
  • The feel of this sunscreen is just unmatched compared to the rest.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 28 Oct. 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 4 Nov. 2026.

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