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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 On paper, the new-look rotation doesn’t come close to the unrivaled collection of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Dennis Lin, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026 His teammates - more akin to bodyguards this summer - do the dirty work, which leaves Messi to focus solely on unlocking the opposition’s defense with his unrivaled quality. Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026 Plus, in those days, comp sci majors entered the labor market with unrivaled job security, pay and working conditions. Max Klaver, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026 The Apple iPad Pro M5 delivers unrivaled mobile performance by combining a pro-class M5 processor with onboard Neural Accelerators for elite AI computing. Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrivaled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrivaled
Adjective
  • Those ideas say some people are superior to others, and the inequality that exists in the world around us reflects those innate differences, and inequality is a good thing, and a necessary thing, and the only real way to organize social life.
    John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • On Friday, his only real trouble was in the fifth inning, when a soft single, a line drive and a bunt hit loaded the bases with one out.
    Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
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  • This innovation drastically reduces processing times, costs, and offers unparalleled customization, saving thousands of person-hours.
    AllBusiness, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Sunset is equally mesmerizing, and the winding road down the mountain offers unparalleled views.
    Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Building new housing on two islands in San Francisco, one of the hottest housing markets, involved an extraordinary saga.
    Julie Z. Weil, Washington Post, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As his abilities give him access to increasingly sophisticated criminal schemes and extraordinary wealth, he is drawn into a world of luxury, excess and organized cybercrime.
    Ed Meza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Fjord, Cristian Mungiu’s legal thriller starring podcast favorite Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan; Hope, an action film starring Squid Game breakout Hoyeon; and Gentle Monster, led by an excellent Léa Seydoux.
    Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Servite 0-1 (62) The Friars lost to an excellent Centennial of Corona team, 41-21, in Rick Garretson’s first game as Servite’s head coach.
    Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • This commitment to investing in people, listening intently, and acting on feedback drives continuous improvement, proving that exceptional service is a deliberate outcome of strong leadership and a responsive culture.
    Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Food and drink Zori’s 32-year-old chef, Siniša Jevrosimov, is an exceptional talent.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • His blend of arm talent, athleticism and size remains unmatched in this class.
    Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • My fondest memories of the hike speak to that simplicity, and to the unmatched freedom that sprang from it.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 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 26 Aug. 2026.

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