unrivaled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of unrivaled
First recorded in 1585–95; un- 1 + rival ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The expanded Los Angeles County Museum of Art is the unrivaled U.S. museum relaunch of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026
"Their track record for building and operating technologically sophisticated live performance venues is unrivaled."
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
“I am confident that his discipline and focus will continue to drive BHP’s high-performance culture and advance the company’s unrivaled pipeline of growth options to maximize shareholder returns,” Chair Ross McEwan said in a statement.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
Adding to the diverse mix were hired hands from tribes such as the Comanche, Cheyenne and Apache, who became unrivaled horse whisperers long before settlers arrived on their lands.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026
It’s unparalleled, without equal, incomparable, nonpareil, unrivaled, one of a kind.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
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