to be unparalleled in the world; to be without equal; to be the very best

to be unique and unrivaled in one's time; to stand head and shoulders above one's contemporaries

To be unique and peerless in one's generation; often used to describe outstanding talent.

unrivaled since ancient times; unique and unmatched throughout history, often describing a person's deep attainments or skills

unmatched for a thousand years; extremely rare; unique since ancient times