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or unrivalled
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
Two decades in, Swift keeps upping the ante with her storied, almost unrivaled career.
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Denise Warner, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
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, 27 Jan. 2026
Sly Dunbar, whose drumming with bassist Robbie Shakespeare made for an all-but-unrivaled reggae rhythm section utilized by such greats as Bob Marley, Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger, has died.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
However, many state records remain unrivaled.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 26 Jan. 2026
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Denise Warner, Billboard, 29 Jan. 2026
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, 27 Jan. 2026
Sly Dunbar, whose drumming with bassist Robbie Shakespeare made for an all-but-unrivaled reggae rhythm section utilized by such greats as Bob Marley, Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger, has died.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
However, many state records remain unrivaled.
—Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrivaled
Adjective
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Long before his sermons, the bling, and the criminal convictions, Singh was the only son of a landlord in a quiet Rajasthan village, according to the group’s website.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Vinatieri was the only one in the class who was a part of the Patriots’ dynasty.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Surrounded by natural splendor and graced with amenities that enrich contemporary life, Red Ledges offers an unparalleled choice for a rich and meaningful lifestyle.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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Hiking trail access directly from the property for daytime adventures and a dark-sky community with unparalleled views of the stars from your rooftop for late nights by your private fire pit.—
David Duran,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Memory chipmakers have also seen extraordinary surges due to expectations for the AI buildout to boost demand for data storage.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Private schools, particularly Catholic schools, have demonstrated extraordinary success — even in communities struggling with poverty.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Even when dining on the patio, the cuisine is exceptional, which comes as no surprise since Seabourn is a member of the famous culinary Chaîne des Rôtisseurs association.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The service is exceptional, and the food is delicious, especially the fluffy, build-your-own omelet.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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From Gracie's Tax Bar and Linger Longer Lounge to Rips and Harvey's Wineburger, the dive bar scene in Arizona is unmatched.—
Becky Bartkowski,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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My unmatched courtroom experience sets me apart, with over 100 jury trials as a prosecutor and thousands of cases presided over as a judge.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dig a little deeper, though, and there’s a lot of interesting data to be found, like the still large audiences for network news, the unequaled streak of a kids’ favorite and the halo effect of the NFL on Sunday night programming.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Dec. 2025
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The key problem was the unequaled success of the Ptolemaic model.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Unrivaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrivaled. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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