variants 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 For an unrivaled romantic (or solitary) escape, Mandapa’s 23 one-bedroom pool villas exude comfort and ambience galore. Alexandra Kirkman, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 The Giants expect their lineup to improve a lot as Devers, acquired in Sunday’s blockbuster trade with Boston, settles into his new home – the one Bonds’ home-run prowess essentially built 25 years ago with his unrivaled left-handed power. Cam Inman, Mercury News, 18 June 2025 An unrivaled focus on her career led to a strained relationship with her daughter, Jackie. Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 23 June 2025 NetJets, with its unrivaled safety record and successful model of selling fractional shares of planes, remains the overwhelmingly dominant leader. Robert Frank, CNBC, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrivaled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrivaled
Adjective
  • Athletes have unparalleled opportunities to capitalize on their sports stardom these days by threading together business, advocacy and philanthropic ventures via social media and online communities.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 July 2025
  • Wales is a particular highlight for visitors, offering unparalleled stargazing and late-night hikes in search of nightjars, while Scotland also offers an unforgettable ecotourism destination in the form of Cairngorms National Park.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Adjective
  • One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.
    The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
  • Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.
    Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
Adjective
  • Physicists are creating quantum computers with exceptional computing speeds, enabling a new kind of analytics and cryptography.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • Audio beautifully conveys an exceptional portrayal of Yury’s and Volodya’s evolving self-perceptions amid the homophobia of their surroundings.
    AudioFile Magazine July 31, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
Adjective
  • The path to extraordinary results starts with recognizing what already comes naturally to you.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • Getty Images/Warren Little The World No. 1 will have the extraordinary chance to complete it on his 30th birthday, as his birthday, June 21, coincides with the final round of next year's US Open at Shinnecock Hills.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 July 2025
Adjective
  • What kind of player are Bayern getting? Perhaps lost in the deal’s context and its contributing factors is Diaz being a superb player.
    Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 30 July 2025
  • Drawing upon the legacy of both the company’s founder as well as the taste and horological inclinations of Daniel Roth, these 1990s-era wristwatches are superb examples of thoughtful haute horlogerie.
    Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 30 July 2025
Adjective
  • She is widely considered the best pure athlete in tennis, with unmatched court coverage.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 July 2025
  • Slaughterhouse-Five has since been hailed as one of the greatest novels of all time and a work of unmatched clarity that remains one of the strongest pieces of antiwar literature ever written.
    Robert English, EW.com, 30 July 2025
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  • The farcical energy that Ralph Fiennes brings to The Grand Budapest Hotel is unequaled in the Wes Anderson filmography.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
  • While rafting trips in the winter months offer an unequaled experience, the prime summer trips provide a sure shot of adrenaline through moderate Class II rapids.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 19 May 2025
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  • The design delivers unsurpassed toe splay, enforced by the separate toe pockets, and a close-to-the-ground, near-barefoot ride.
    Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
  • Besides unsurpassed fishing, the resort provides access to more than 30 world-class diving and snorkeling sites, thanks to its primo location a stone’s throw from the 62-mile Great Astrolabe Reef, the fourth largest barrier reef in the world.
    Alexandra Kirkman, Robb Report, 29 May 2025

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“Unrivaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrivaled. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.

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