UNRIVALED Synonyms: 164 Similar and Opposite Words

unrivaled

adjective

ˌən-ˈrī-vəld

variants or unrivalled

Definition of unrivaled

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 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 His teammates - more akin to bodyguards this summer - do the dirty work, which leaves Messi to focus solely on unlocking the opposition’s defense with his unrivaled quality. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unrivaled

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unrivaled

Adjective

Thus far, these states are the only ones the CDC has confirmed as related to one another and traced back to the lettuce.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
The police will have to disclose only reports of crimes that took place on the campus itself, and not reports concerning burglary, larceny and other offenses, which the judge deemed irrelevant.

— Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 28 Aug. 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

One of the most extraordinary musical experiences of my life was recording with her.

— Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Harald’s death was officially announced at an extraordinary Council of State meeting at Norway’s Royal Palace on Friday, as the full title of the new King was formally presented.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of extraordinary

Adjective

Fjord, Cristian Mungiu’s legal thriller starring podcast favorite Renate Reinsve and Sebastian Stan; Hope, an action film starring Squid Game breakout Hoyeon; and Gentle Monster, led by an excellent Léa Seydoux.

— Alex Jhamb Burns, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026
Servite 0-1 (62) The Friars lost to an excellent Centennial of Corona team, 41-21, in Rick Garretson’s first game as Servite’s head coach.

— Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 24 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 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
Conclusion Earth’s supereruptions remain unmatched in terms of the total material released, while Io’s volcanoes produce plumes that rise hundreds of miles above its surface.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Aug. 2026

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