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 Seafood runs in the blood of co-owners Tony Ferguson and Lisa Carol, who source from an unrivaled network of local fishermen to offer what Rose calls the freshest seafood in town. — Simon Davidson, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2026 Ornate doors, colonnades, and the lavish interiors are reminders of bygone times when the island flourished in the early 19th century, and fortunes were made from shipbuilding and international commerce, assured by an unrivaled merchant fleet. — Josh Hickey, Air Mail, 20 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 With unparalleled access to the world's most influential people, the trust of consumers and partners globally, and an unrivaled power to convene, TIME's mission is to tell the essential stories of the people and ideas that shape and improve the world. — Time Pr, Time, 11 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
  • Built in 1962, architect Eero Saarinen’s former Trans World Airlines terminal is the only on-airport hotel at JFK.
    — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • This time, the only person booed was Mets outfielder Juan Soto.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • This is the kind of unparalleled story and experience that makes the World Cup different from any other competition.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • This update transforms IEMs into precise studio reference monitors, offering unparalleled accuracy for recording engineers, producers, and performers.
    — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of unparalleled
Adjective
  • This year’s celebration comes on the heels of a late June warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that released extraordinary amounts of soot and smoke across the county, on par with pollution generated by the previous year’s wildfires.
    — Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • These were moments of extraordinary dissent against the British government by American colonists.
    — Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Just down the road, Beefbar at Hotel Lou Pinet offers a relaxed ambiance and exceptional dishes.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Read More TopicsTaylor Swift Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 July 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • The true luxury lies in its unmatched convenience at a semi-affordable price point, blending the effortless nature of private aviation with the accessibility of commercial travel.
    — Annie Archer, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Adjoining the original nightclub, the two concepts combine to form a massive entertainment complex of unmatched scope--even by Vegas’s outsized standards.
    — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of unmatched
Adjective
  • Upstairs there are five bedrooms, including an unequalled primary suite.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
  • 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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