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 NetJets, with its unrivaled safety record and successful model of selling fractional shares of planes, remains the overwhelmingly dominant leader. Robert Frank, CNBC, 20 June 2025 Tucked inside the historic Crown Building, Aman New York delivers an unrivaled sanctuary that redefines luxury in the concrete jungle since opening its doors in August 2022. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 18 June 2025 When the first tapas course is served around 9 p.m. Madrid’s unrivaled nightlife scene doesn’t show signs of slowing until the sun begins to rise. Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 In the short run, however, New York’s economic downfall was a boon to its unrivaled status as a seedbed of art and culture. Rolling Stone, 16 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrivaled
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Adjective
  • Fortunately, July 4th is rich with markdowns this year, ushering in an unparalleled selection of Hoka sneakers, hiking boots, and even slides with major price cuts to celebrate the long weekend.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
  • The club’s heritage of developing young talent is unparalleled in English football, so whoever is tasked with running it has expectations which far outweigh those at other clubs.
    Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • There is not a lot of room, but the midfielder is excellent at operating in tight spaces.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • Drought Severe to exceptional drought conditions were prevalent for much of south-central Texas when the downpours came, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
    ABC News, ABC News, 7 July 2025
  • One traveler noted their exceptional comfort during a trip to Portugal, praising their elevated look and all-day wearability.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
Adjective
  • Under his leadership, Apple launched the Watch, expanded into the health sector, and maintained extraordinary logistical consistency despite global disruptions.
    Nate Bennett, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
  • In both cases, the National Weather Service offered clear warnings of potentially life-threatening weather events; in Los Angeles, warnings were given days before extraordinary winds — of up to 100 mph — slammed a region already suffering from a record-dry fall.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Adjective
  • Signed last summer from AC Monza for a fee of €18 million ($19.49 million), Di Gregorio looks like a superb signing already worth far more than that initial transfer fee.
    Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • Michael Busch did the most damage, going 4-for-4 with three homers and five RBIs, continuing his quiet development into a superb all-around first baseman.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 5 July 2025
Adjective
  • His talent, energy, and passion for music were unmatched, and his contributions to our sound and success are immeasurable.
    Ilana Kaplan, People.com, 3 July 2025
  • Accelerated Progress, Complex Integration China’s ability to fast-track large-scale infrastructure is unmatched globally.
    Vivian Toh, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • The farcical energy that Ralph Fiennes brings to The Grand Budapest Hotel is unequaled in the Wes Anderson filmography.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 12 June 2025
  • While rafting trips in the winter months offer an unequaled experience, the prime summer trips provide a sure shot of adrenaline through moderate Class II rapids.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 19 May 2025
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  • The design delivers unsurpassed toe splay, enforced by the separate toe pockets, and a close-to-the-ground, near-barefoot ride.
    Jonathan Beverly, Outside Online, 23 June 2025
  • Besides unsurpassed fishing, the resort provides access to more than 30 world-class diving and snorkeling sites, thanks to its primo location a stone’s throw from the 62-mile Great Astrolabe Reef, the fourth largest barrier reef in the world.
    Alexandra Kirkman, Robb Report, 29 May 2025

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