unrivaled

Standing alone atop

Unrivaled means having no equal or competitor—the best or most extreme of its kind.

An unrivaled reputation stands above all others.

Unrivaled expertise suggests mastery no one else matches.

The word implies not just superiority but the absence of meaningful competition: Her collection of first editions is unrivaled.

Also spelled unrivalled.

supremacy

dominant

Having superior influence

sovereign · unmatched · unequaled · peerless · foremost · leading · reigning · commanding · unsurpassed · top

uniqueness

incomparable

Without equal or rival

nonpareil · unprecedented · one-of-a-kind · distinctive · irreplaceable · exceptional · extraordinary · unparalleled · rare · exclusive

pinnacle

apex

Uppermost point or culmination

  • zenithPoint straight overhead
  • acmeUltimate point of attainment
  • summitPeak or diplomatic gathering

peak · pinnacle · culmination · epitome · paragon · quintessence · crown · height · crest · ultimate

excellence

outstanding

Exceptionally good or unpaid

superior · flawless · impeccable · consummate · faultless · stellar · remarkable · magnificent · superb · first-class

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competitive standing

unrivaledrivaled

Competed as an equal

matched · equaled · outclassed · surpassed · bested

quality/excellence

unrivaledinferior

Of lower rank

worst · poor · substandard · mediocre · deficient

distinctiveness

unrivaledordinary

Standard, unremarkable

commonplace · common · unremarkable · run-of-the-mill · average

Family

unrivalled

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G