as in absolute
not questioned or doubted; not challenged
She is the unchallenged authority in the field.
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Recent Examples of unchallenged
When the original deal was signed, the United States was unchallenged in the western Pacific.
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Martin Fackler, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
There are some impressive marks that remain unchallenged across professional sports.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025
China has plans to send astronauts to the moon by 2030 and establish a crewed lunar research station in collaboration with Russia over the next decade; this is a move the United States is unlikely to let go unchallenged.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
How did this large fowl, which has paraded unchallenged for centuries as the holiday centerpiece, come to be synonymous with an iconic American tradition?
—Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
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Martin Fackler, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2025
There are some impressive marks that remain unchallenged across professional sports.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2025
China has plans to send astronauts to the moon by 2030 and establish a crewed lunar research station in collaboration with Russia over the next decade; this is a move the United States is unlikely to let go unchallenged.
—Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
How did this large fowl, which has paraded unchallenged for centuries as the holiday centerpiece, come to be synonymous with an iconic American tradition?
—Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
Adjective
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But the most viral clips from the show often trend for making either the suitor — or the singles — absolute fools online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Mayor’s ball is an absolute feast for the senses; the black-and-white costumes, the massive number of performers, the layout and possibility of the space.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Incumbent Tanesha Ford won an at-large seat with about 86% of the vote, beating out newcomer Joseph Nelson, while new elector Tricia McGee won the sub-district 3 seat uncontested.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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However, just minutes later, Brady Malo fired a rocket into the twine uncontested, helping Lincoln-Sudbury maintain a comfortable 8-3 lead entering the final quarter.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Democratic response or lack thereof to Republicans and the Trump agenda will be determinative of voters' enthusiasm to turn out for them in the coming midterm year -- their next big hope to reclaim some power.—
Averi Harper,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Writing for the majority, Sotomayor said the jury's assessment of Sneed's credibility was determinative.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Cena was the undisputed face of WWE for over a decade, a period of immense success for both the performer and the company, largely under McMahon's leadership and guidance.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Netflix, which financial analysts have crowned the undisputed subscription-streaming leader, kicks off the media and entertainment sector’s Q1 earnings this week.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Then space your determinate tomatoes out by 18 to 24 inches per plant and your indeterminate tomato plants 18 inches apart.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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Then space your determinate tomatoes out by 18 to 24 inches per plant and your indeterminate tomato plants 18 inches apart.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In this scenario, the most likely outcome would involve Punk pinning Seth Rollins, providing a decisive conclusion to their ongoing feud with a clear pinfall victory, while strategically preserving Roman Reigns' aura of dominance and mystique by avoiding a direct pinfall loss to Punk.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
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Following his loss of the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 40, a clean and decisive victory in this non-title main event would be crucial in reestablishing Reigns' aura of invincibility.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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According to the Journal, Ford last year shipped about 5,500 Broncos, F-150s, Mustangs and Navigators to China.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Detroit Tigers are off to a dream start after their fairy tale run to the American League playoffs last season.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The email should be approximately 250 words, maintain a confident but not technical tone, emphasize the business benefits rather than technical specifications, and include a clear call to action for scheduling a demo.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Netanyahu’s office made clear in its Thursday statements that its position has not budged.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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