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 Fall/Winter 2025 runway shows challenged that notion through a mix of buzzy designer comebacks, unrivaled celebrity appearances, and unforgettable debuts. Andrea Bossi, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025 Bettors looking to cash in on Saturday’s big races and the unrivaled day of racing the first Saturday of March can watch and wager on the biggest races through FanDuel Racing. Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025 Musk is often portrayed as an easily bored man-child who is driven by id and an unrivaled ego. Zachary Karabell, Foreign Affairs, 20 Feb. 2025 Even as winners in nine of their last 11 games, the Knicks entered the eight-day layoff nursing multiple key injuries and with a starting lineup whose workload remains unrivaled. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrivaled
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  • The modern American steakhouse will be affiliated with the iconic Loews Hotel Kansas City, welcoming guests to indulge in an unparalleled culinary journey spanning nearly 10,000 square feet across two floors.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The philosophy behind Four Seasons Whistler's spring program reflects a profound understanding that this transitional season offers not compromise but enhancement—not a diluted version of winter or summer but a unique period with distinctive character and unparalleled variety.
    Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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  • That is exactly what happened for Olivia Smith’s excellent opener as Marie Hobinger hit a defence-splitting pass in to Canada’s 20-year-old rising star.
    Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • If so, Hamlin, in particular, is excellent at managing his tires.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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  • This compact security camera offers exceptional value and robust features in a tiny design.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Her detention was exceptional, immigration attorneys said, because it was caught on camera.
    Hannah Allam, ProPublica, 13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The Guardian reported that Jodie, a golden labrador, and fellow dogs have shown this extraordinary ability.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
  • That Christianity spread across the world is an extraordinary fact of history.
    Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 24 Mar. 2025
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  • Chain-of-Density (CoD) Prompting A shrewd method of devising summaries involves a clever prompting strategy known as chain-of-density (CoD), which aims to bolster generative AI toward attaining especially superb or at least better-than-usual summaries.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In the summers, the garden becomes a haute hub of social activity, thanks to the hotel’s superb cocktail program.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 8 Apr. 2025
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  • Plus, the bang-to-buck ratio is unmatched—each box contains 30 masks worth of moisturizing goodness.
    Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The creativity and versatility in his game feel unmatched.
    Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
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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
  • 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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  • There is so much that is wonderful about Skokie – a renowned public library, award-winning park district, excellent schools and unsurpassed municipal services.
    Richard Requena, Chicago Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Cho has noted his admiration for the great early-twentieth-century French pianist Marcelle Meyer, whose Ravel recordings are unsurpassed.
    Alex Ross, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025

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