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 The man worked in South Africa, and faced an unrivaled AIDS epidemic. Ryan Lenora Brown, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025 Adapted by Ronan Bennett from the hit Frederick Forsyth novel, Season 1 of The Day of the Jackal follows an unrivaled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal (Redmayne), who makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025 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, 25 Jan. 2025 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). Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrivaled
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Adjective
  • Her commitment to regional theater was unparalleled.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The Max was unparalleled in delivering fast, reliable WiFi 7 access.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.
    Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 2 Mar. 2025
  • More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • One exceptional find this season is Ashlyn —founded by the South Korean designer Ashlynn Park—which had a number of looks on display in an art gallery in Paris’ first arrondissement.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The core motion module is capable of a maximum joint torque of 300 N·m, a peak torque density of 203 N·m/kg, and exceptional mobility with a walking speed of 2 m/s, along with a natural human-like gait.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Between 2019 and 2024, the average age of the fleet rose 2.2 years — an extraordinary increase given the higher retirement rate of aircraft during more than a year of COVID.
    Oliver Wyman, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Even Wells, one of the most extraordinary advocates of racial justice in American history, refrained from directly confronting white supremacists when her advocacy would mean more Black loss.
    Amy Gais / Made by History, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • The voice cast is superb right down the line, especially Harrelson’s Mr. Peanut.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Mar. 2025
  • The goaltenders were superb as Ethan Bauer had 34 saves for Belmont, while Graham Emerick turned aside 35 for Winchester.
    Danny Ventura, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • With just ten luxury beachfront villas, the resort offers a level of seclusion that is unmatched.
    Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The energy of live theater is unmatched, and I’m honored to join this incredible cast and be part of telling this powerful story through Alicia Keys’ music.
    Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Of course, alfresco dining under the evening sky of the western Med serves up an unequaled sense of togetherness.
    Tristan Rutherford, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025
  • 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.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2025
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  • Capitalism and free markets have created unsurpassed American wealth and prosperity.
    The Sorenson Impact Institute, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
  • But well-functioning democracies remain unique—and unsurpassed—in giving people dignity and opportunities.
    Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 24 Aug. 2021

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