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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
See All Example Sentences for unrivaled
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
See All Example Sentences for unrivaled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrivaled
Adjective
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Her commitment to regional theater was unparalleled.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Max was unparalleled in delivering fast, reliable WiFi 7 access.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 2025
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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
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Tilda Swinton, 'Michael Clayton' (2008) Swinton and George Clooney make exceptional adversaries in the engrossing legal thriller.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
25 Feb. 2025
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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.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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Viticulture here is organic, the wines themselves offer superb structure and typicity.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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On one hand, his larceny is unmatched — 14 more steals in three games since the All-Star break.—
Law Murray,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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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.—
Brian Sampson,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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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Family Friendliness: Seating and passenger space in full-sized pickups are unsurpassed and, for a two-row vehicle, the F-150 is no exception.—
Scotty Reiss,
Parents,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Unrivaled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unrivaled. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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