unequaled

adjective

ˌən-ˈē-kwəld How to pronounce unequaled (audio)
variants or unequalled
Definition of unequalednext
as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability a horse of unequaled beauty

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Recent Examples of unequaled 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, 19 May 2025 America’s growth, progress, and leadership have always been driven by its unequaled partnership of its universities and businesses. — Eli Amdur, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for unequaled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unequaled
  1. only
  2. extraordinary
  3. unparalleled
  4. exceptional
  5. excellent
  6. unrivaled
  7. unsurpassed
  8. unmatched
Adjective
  • Thinking that writing code was the only bottleneck for deploying new software is like the Titanic seeing the tip of the iceberg and assuming there was nothing underneath it.
    — Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Governors are responding the only way the current system allows.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • Some of the rooms are off-limits, but visitors will get to see Duke's extraordinary collection of Islamic art.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Portland decision — based in part on data the Department of Justice later admitted was false — prompted an extraordinary filing by Judge Jay Bybee, who all but pleaded with the court to rehear the case and interpret the law differently.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • China offered labor, scale and, eventually, an industrial ecosystem of unparalleled depth.
    — Keyu Jin, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
  • And the service is unparalleled, including bathrooms that are cleaned after every use—our own houses aren’t that tidy.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of unparalleled
Adjective
  • Singer demonstrates how timeless design and exceptional interior quality can coexist with everyday usability.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Van Cleef & Arpels recently welcomed private clients to an intimate high jewelry presentation at a River Oaks residence, with the opportunity to meet the maison’s artisans and view exceptional creations.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • His 28-yard touchdown reception from Sam Darnold late in the second quarter beat Delane, who had excellent position.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The biggest key for the Brewers in this game is to see if their bullpen can keep their excellent pitching alive.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • The media titan elevated the stories, news and beauty of Black life, and attracted unrivaled cover stars including Grace Jones, Prince, Donna Summer, Michael Jordan, Florence Griffith Joyner and President Barack Obama.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Rome’s unrivaled infrastructure of roads and aqueducts proved perfect for spreading pandemics.
    — NIALL FERGUSON, Foreign Affairs, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of unrivaled
Adjective
  • Thanks to a project by Andermatt Swiss Alps (ASA)—masters of Alpine design, whose track record in delivering high-end homes in Andermatt is unsurpassed—this possibility is now a reality.
    — Nick Scott, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026
  • With excellent heat tolerance and unsurpassed blooming, 'Rozanne' is unlike any other hardy geranium.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
Definition of unsurpassed
Adjective
  • By the time multicellular creatures arrived, our living planet boasted nearly five thousand minerals—an abundance unmatched in our solar system.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The quality of the food, the attention to detail and experiences on offer are simply unmatched on the island, if not in the entire Balearic archipelago.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of unmatched

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