unrivaled
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of unrivaled
First recorded in 1585–95; un- 1 + rival ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"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
The dollar’s international status reflects the unrivaled size, liquidity, and opportunities of the U.S. money and capital markets.
From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026
Once regarded as the band’s kid brother — not to mention its youthful heartthrob — Weir became a whiskery symbol of the Dead’s unrivaled endurance.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 11, 2026
But she didn’t seem upset about it, and one thing was obvious—her popularity at school was unrivaled.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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