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or unrivalled
as in unparalleled
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
That is a staggering achievement — and one that remains unrivaled in cinema (though Linklater will try to replicate it with his film adaptation of Merrily We Roll Along).
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Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
What To Know De Beers, the South African mining giant which until recently held almost unrivaled influence over the global diamond trade, is reportedly sitting on $2 billion worth of unsold inventory, The Financial Times reported in December, its largest stockpile since the 2008 financial crisis.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 27 Jan. 2025
Last year, developers expanded the region’s apartment supply by nearly 5%, a pace unrivaled since the 1970s, when the state was coping with an influx of baby boomers.
—Aldo Svaldi, The Denver Post, 24 Jan. 2025
Then, learning the intricacies of his unrivaled workout regimen.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrivaled
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Melissa McCarthy Between 2011 and 2017, Melissa McCarthy hosted SNL five times, dazzling viewers with her unparalleled skills as a sketch comedian.—
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These Baffin boots are unparalleled for tackling arctic-level conditions.—
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With its affordable price, this coverlet is an excellent value for the quality.—
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Lucas Bergvall and Dejan Kulusevski are excellent at carrying the ball and driving into space.—
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Tilda Swinton, 'Michael Clayton' (2008) Swinton and George Clooney make exceptional adversaries in the engrossing legal thriller.—
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The report found the company to be exceptional, with quibbles so minor that explaining them here would require a crash course in the dense lexicon of climate reporting.—
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Drivers hover by the gates to transport you off on a moment’s notice: the spa, paddle, pickle, and tennis courts, the local waterfalls, the extraordinary hikes, the water sports, chocolate making.—
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There remain several unanswered questions about the lead-up to the extraordinary decision, including how many times Mr. Spiro and Mr. Bove interacted.—
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Mary Elizabeth Williams, a soprano with a strong lower extension, was mesmerizing in the title role, her superb diction giving emotional edge to a sometimes wooden text.—
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Viticulture here is organic, the wines themselves offer superb structure and typicity.—
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On one hand, his larceny is unmatched — 14 more steals in three games since the All-Star break.—
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Giannis Antetokounmpo is an unstoppable force, a one-man wrecking crew capable of slicing through defenders with a combination of length, strength, and skill that might be unmatched in NBA history.—
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Of course, alfresco dining under the evening sky of the western Med serves up an unequaled sense of togetherness.—
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Buffalo’s four straight conference championships — led by Kelly and other future Hall of Famers Andre Reed, Thurman Thomas and Bruce Smith — is a feat unequaled in NFL history.—
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But well-functioning democracies remain unique—and unsurpassed—in giving people dignity and opportunities.—
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Family Friendliness: Seating and passenger space in full-sized pickups are unsurpassed and, for a two-row vehicle, the F-150 is no exception.—
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“Unrivaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrivaled. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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