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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
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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
  • An individual company can maintain excellent controls and favorable claims experience while still facing higher pricing because the market has deteriorated around it.
    Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Food and drink The property’s on-site restaurant serves decent New American fare in a room that offers the same excellent views as the penthouses, or on the hotel’s delightful terrace during the warmer months.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
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  • Engineered around Qualcomm’s flagship 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor, this Surface laptop delivers exceptional processing speed with whisper-quiet thermal efficiency.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • That golden brown exterior tasted exceptional, but eating it came with some hurdles.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
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  • The financials are also unmatched, with last year’s annual check to each franchise from 345 Park Ave topping $450 million from leaguewide deals, primarily driven by the NFL’s $125 billion in media pacts.
    Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Labor Day Samsung Tablet Deals Engineered for power users, digital illustrators, and mobile professionals, the flagship Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 delivers unmatched Android performance.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 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 19 Sep. 2026.

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