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 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 Strong had all the tools: a remarkable and versatile singing voice, impeccable acting chops, and a love of the belly laugh spotlight unrivaled even by her illustrious pals. Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 16 Feb. 2025 The man worked in South Africa, and faced an unrivaled AIDS epidemic. Ryan Lenora Brown, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 Feb. 2025 Adapted by Ronan Bennett from the hit Frederick Forsyth novel, Season 1 of The Day of the Jackal follows an unrivaled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal (Redmayne), who makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee. Katie Campione, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unrivaled
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    Paul Kovalenko, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
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  • After an excellent debut, Nikki Glaser has unsurprisingly been tapped to host the Golden Globes again.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
  • The Next Chapter in Glenlivet's 200-Year Legacy The Glenlivet brand has been synonymous with excellent single malt since the dawn of the category.
    Mark Littler, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • Less Than 1% Of Brackets Remain Perfect On First Day Of Tournament Don't Overlook Humility Technical skills and strategic thinking are vital, but humility is one of the most defining traits of exceptional leaders.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • When William finally appears in person late in the game, the faceoff between him and Eddie is worth the wait if only just to see these two exceptional actors go at it.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • But the body itself has an extraordinary ability to heal.
    Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Musk contributed nearly $300 million to elect Trump, but he and his businesses are primed to reap extraordinary profits from his actions as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
    Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
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  • The make-your-own strawberry shortcake was wonderful and the Donny & Marie concert was superb.
    Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Its sound quality is superb, with deep bass and crisp, clear vocals, and the DTS Headphone:X surround tech adds a lot to the experience.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 18 Mar. 2025
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  • Trishna’s performances are consistently polished, and her attention to detail in her vocal technique is unmatched.
    Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
  • There are also multiple access points to the impressive Rio Grande—not to mention the fact that the sunsets and stargazing are unmatched.
    Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 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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