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as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
the house cat is a mouse-hunting machine of unmatched efficiency
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Recent Examples of unmatched
The creativity and versatility in his game feel unmatched.
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Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
An appreciation for wildlife and a desire to avoid the disruptive violence of a hunting season shape the social, cultural and political context of human-wildlife coexistence debates in our state, to a degree that is unmatched among our neighbors.
—Annie Hornish, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2025
He is known as one of the leading white-collar litigators and throughout his career has earned an unmatched reputation for carefully executing strategies in the context of national and precedent setting cases.
—William Jones, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
With over 200 patents, the brand leads the way in hands-free footwear technology, ensuring its designs remain unmatched in convenience, comfort, and performance.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Hugh Kellenberger, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
An appreciation for wildlife and a desire to avoid the disruptive violence of a hunting season shape the social, cultural and political context of human-wildlife coexistence debates in our state, to a degree that is unmatched among our neighbors.
—Annie Hornish, Hartford Courant, 6 Apr. 2025
He is known as one of the leading white-collar litigators and throughout his career has earned an unmatched reputation for carefully executing strategies in the context of national and precedent setting cases.
—William Jones, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2025
With over 200 patents, the brand leads the way in hands-free footwear technology, ensuring its designs remain unmatched in convenience, comfort, and performance.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
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People had called, but Tommy wouldn’t answer — odd for a man Maryanne often chastised for taking too many calls at the dinner table.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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His best by far came off an odd-man rush where Suzuki shot to create a rebound for Cole Caufield.—
Omar White,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Woods, Gene Sarazen, Gary Player, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus were the only five golfers to ever complete the grand slam until McIlroy did so on Sunday.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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His father and uncle — the only two remaining rail car workers in the neighborhood — still live there.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The singer-songwriter first announced the single in January 2024 with an audio excerpt posted on Instagram.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
11 Apr. 2025
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The single reached No. 3 on U.S. Afrobeats Songs and No. 4 on World Digital Song Sales.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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King David Hotel, Jerusalem Since its 1931 grand opening, the iconic King David Hotel has been a silent witness to the ebb and flow of global events, all while offering unparalleled hospitality to its esteemed guests.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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That’s what Metheny did for a year before heading off to teach at Berklee College of Music and embarking on an unparalleled career in contemporary jazz.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2025
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This compact security camera offers exceptional value and robust features in a tiny design.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this exceptional community.—
Prime Development,
Kansas City Star,
13 Apr. 2025
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Harvard University President Alan Garber released an open letter today that provided an exceptional example of leadership integrity when faced with extraordinary external pressure.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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America’s trading partners have scrambled to respond to the extraordinary array of tariffs Mr. Trump has announced, including a 10 percent tax on virtually all U.S. imports.—
Joe Rennison,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Hitting up a bean festival in Bulgaria offers unrivaled insight into local life, and the path to understanding German culture runs through the asparagus fields.—
Naomi Tomky,
AFAR Media,
3 Apr. 2025
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Opening day for the White Sox, losers of a modern major league record 121 games a season ago; standard-bearers, now, of a new and unrivaled sort of sports misery.—
Andrew Carter,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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