The best replacement for chainring is sprocket.

The best alternatives to chainring are rated as following:
★★★★★  sprocket
★★★★★  compact
★★★★★  double
★★★  compact double
★★★  crankset
★★★  triple chainring
★★  triple
★★  3 chainring
  double chainring

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Speaking about chainring, one probably shouldn't forget about 10 speed chain.

Other search terms related to chainring and their ratings are:
★★★★★ 10 speed chain
★★ 8 speed chain
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