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 Zimbabwe’s unrivalled reserves of lithium have invited more than $2 billion in Chinese investment since 2021. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026 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 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
  • Musk also confirmed that the Roadster will remain human-driven—and will be the only Tesla to do so going forward.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 16 Oct. 2026
  • OpenAI and Anthropic, after all, aren’t the only drivers of semiconductor demand.
    — Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • Artificial intelligence may be unparalleled as a tool for gathering information about countless subjects.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The linchpin was superstar Shohei Ohtani, the four-time MVP whose pitching and hitting feats were unparalleled in modern baseball history, and had helped the club win titles in each of his first two seasons in Los Angeles.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of unparalleled
Adjective
  • View gallery - 4 images For all the extraordinary things that consumer 3D printers can produce, changing color has remained a surprisingly messy business.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Explore its waterfalls, glaciers and volcanic landscapes, and treat any aurora sightings as an extraordinary bonus.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • Her shoes are already a favorite among industry insiders for their sleek appeal and excellent construction.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • In late September, the concept was thrust back into the public consciousness thanks to a Variety interview with actor Jack Innanen, who plays the Canadian himbo Paul Baker on the excellent sitcom Adults.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • When machines can instantly replicate the average, the only true moat is the exceptional.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Brewers have an exceptional amount of talent too, and Murphy's routine of pretending like his team is a bunch of humble farmers who were playing stickball out back a few days ago is absurd and offensive.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • The film will open to a level of hype unmatched by any documentary in decades as viewers scramble to see it before its secrets get spoiled.
    — Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Tech investment has more than quadrupled in the last three years, a boom unmatched in scale or speed by the rise of railways, canals, or the Internet.
    — RUCHIR SHARMA, Foreign Affairs, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of unmatched
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 20 Oct. 2026.

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