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having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability an inimitable performer of violin solos

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Recent Examples of inimitable Sure, the vast majority of his vast catalog won't be memorialized in the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, but that doesn't diminish Madsen's fierce work ethic and inimitable onscreen presence, which crackled with cool menace. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 3 July 2025 And the long-standing Sagamore Resort (No. 3) is known for charming guests with its inimitable position on Lake George. Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025 Rishabh Pant was the acrobatic star of the show with two hundreds in his own inimitable style, punctuated with a new air of responsibility and raucous windmill hitting. Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025 The story, the action, and the editing are all crisp and pitch-perfect, set to an appropriately pulse-pounding soundtrack and score (created by the inimitable Hans Zimmer, of course). Ew Staff Published, EW.com, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for inimitable
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Adjective
  • Benetti was far from the only person in the sports world to poke fun at the moment.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2025
  • Following Marxist doctrine, members believed in violence as the only path to change.
    Katja Hoyer, semafor.com, 19 July 2025
Adjective
  • The path to extraordinary results starts with recognizing what already comes naturally to you.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • While the star attractions, Hidden Dune and Star Dune, tower approximately 750 feet above the valley floor, one of the park’s extraordinary features is Medano Creek, a seasonal stream that emerges in spring and early summer.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
Adjective
  • Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.
    Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025
  • One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.
    The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
Adjective
  • Hosted by incomparable adrenaline junkie Kinga Philipps, this highly entertianing episode blends viral clips with commentary from startled scientists and thrill-seeking divers.
    Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 20 July 2025
  • Meanwhile, the cultural visibility of this incomparable art has been diminishing for years, at least in this country.
    David Denby, New Yorker, 20 July 2025
Adjective
  • Made from ultra-soft leather with precision stitching, this Malbon golf glove delivers exceptional grip and comfort with a super elegant appeal, with its magnetic button closure.
    Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2025
  • Looking at data statewide, more half of Texas three months ago was in severe, extreme or exceptional (level 4 of 4) drought.
    Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 18 July 2025
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  • Athletes have unparalleled opportunities to capitalize on their sports stardom these days by threading together business, advocacy and philanthropic ventures via social media and online communities.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 July 2025
  • In a new initiative named the Artistic Ambassador Network, the hair care brand, owned by the L’Oréal Group, has assembled a unique collective of 20 esteemed celebrity stylists, colorists, and educators to elevate their unparalleled expertise and knowledge within the beauty industry.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
Adjective
  • These kicks are lightweight, with a stiff PRO carbon power plate, and the fit is specific to your foot with its matchless dial lace system.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • After hours inside, ogle the matchless architecture of the nearby Palace Museum, stroll the beautiful trails and soak in some glorious views, Chinese ink paintings come to life.
    Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • As always, however, IT leaders will need to balance their deployment plans with cost-management efforts that address the unique capabilities of agentic AI.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
  • The tour will also see a unique family connection play out on Australian stages.
    Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 15 July 2025

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“Inimitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inimitable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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