unmatchable

adjective

un·​match·​able ˌən-ˈma-chə-bəl How to pronounce unmatchable (audio)
: not matchable
especially : incomparable, unequaled
… state the issue with unmatchable clarity. R. M. Goldman
unmatchable beauty
That island of England breeds very valiant creatures; their mastiffs are of unmatchable courage. William Shakespeare
unmatchably adverb
unmatchably beautiful

Examples of unmatchable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web If a match is found unmatchable, a refund is issued, further establishing the authenticity of the service. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2024 The efficiency, redundancy, and security of cloud computing, and its capacity for encouraging and adjusting to technological innovation, are unmatchable. Scott Malcomson, Foreign Affairs, 14 Nov. 2019 This meticulous process ensures that every step is completed properly, yielding a spectacular and unmatchable finish. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 31 July 2023 And despite her holiday album’s blatant commercialism, all is instantly forgiven because that voice remains unmatchable. Hal Rubenstein, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023 These dudes have incredible voices and unmatchable flows! Daniel Kohn, Spin, 28 Aug. 2023 Seven titles will be exhibited this year, showcasing the Korean industry’s unmatchable genre chops, as per usual. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Apr. 2023 Likewise unmatchable? Rachel Nussbaum, PEOPLE.com, 22 June 2021 Meatball pizza from Ratio at the Misfits Collective Detroit-style pizza is on fire, and there's a new addition to the Twin Cities lineup (which includes Bricksworth Beer Co. in Burnsville, the unmatchable Wrecktangle pizza and the always reliable regional chain Jet's). Sharyn Jackson, Star Tribune, 9 July 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

1544, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unmatchable was in 1544

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“Unmatchable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmatchable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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