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 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 These versatile and smartly designed space-saving solutions from the mid 20th century remain unrivaled today. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026 On paper, the new-look rotation doesn’t come close to the unrivaled collection of the Los Angeles Dodgers. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 4 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
  • Chaos fatigue isn’t the only side dish being served with the recent rash of court orders; chaos consequences appear to be on a platter as well.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Blodgett isn’t the only diabetic child to die after a stay at an Arizona group home.
    — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • Summary The 2026 Polaris Slingshot Signature Edition offers unparalleled driving excitement, blending car stability with motorcycle thrill.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Joining forces with Jayantibhai and Pen Studios, whose nuanced understanding of the Indian audience is unparalleled, adds a dynamic layer to our broader vision.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of unparalleled
Adjective
  • However, the extraordinary part is putting it all together, delivering 100 MW net, fitting the system aboard a movable ship, and doing it for $587 million.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In this state, the fluid gains extraordinary heat capacity and flow properties, carrying more thermal energy to the surface with minimal flow resistance.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • Alas, this excellent advice goes into one of Joe’s ears and out the other.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Owls are predators whose eyes are positioned on the front of their heads, giving them excellent depth perception.
    — Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Sharif said Noreen displayed exceptional courage and devotion to duty by risking her life to save the newborn moments before the nursery burned down.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Founders who recently had one exceptional year sometimes assume that year represents their new baseline, when a buyer will more likely average the last three years, or discount the outlier entirely.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • The scale in the two Florida counties is unmatched, ProPublica found.
    — Mario Ariza, ProPublica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The firm’s guidance starts conservative — prioritize capturing the full available employer match, which can be an important benefit — but the unmatched dollars above it have options.
    — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 24 Aug. 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 5 Sep. 2026.

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