Definition of unmatchednext
1
as in odd
being one of a pair or set without a corresponding mate a drawer full of unmatched socks

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2
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 Sportico Studio merges Sportico’s unmatched sports business editorial coverage and industry-best live events platforms to capture the business of sports in digital media formats. Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 16 June 2026 Los Angeles has been the world’s entertainment capital for 100 years and still has an unmatched concentration of talent and infrastructure. Gene Maddaus, Variety, 16 June 2026 The Health Coach offers unmatched flexibility with those workout plans and responds fluidly to many idiosyncratic prompts and schedule needs. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026 Vegas’ unrelenting win-now mentality has led to unmatched success on the ice, with the most postseason wins in the NHL since 2017. Jesse Granger, New York Times, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmatched
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  • Food also figured into other odd roadway incidents.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 23 June 2026
  • Maternal Instinct lays out how Parker moved from a web of odd, though ultimately harmless lies about the fake pregnancy to killing her pregnant friend (Simmons-Hancock), and abducting her unborn fetus to present to her then-boyfriend, Wade Griffin, as their own.
    Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 23 June 2026
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  • Powell became emotional again when the prosecutor said Walton’s sister – his only close surviving relative – fully supported the decision to set him free.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • The Toronto fan base, which landed a finalist at every position and two outfielders, is Langeliers’ only true obstacle left to overcome en route to a starting job at the All-Star Game.
    Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2026
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  • The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry said the virus was found in a single seabird, a brown skua, near Esperance on the south coast of Western Australia, in Cape Le Grand National Park.
    Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 21 June 2026
  • Zoroastrianism’s core tenets – a single God, the cosmic struggle between good and evil – are widely believed by historians to have formed the theological groundwork for the major Abrahamic religions.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
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  • Gen Z, raised with unparalleled access to technology, has pushed back harder against what many call brain rot, looking for tactile, screen-free time together.
    Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026
  • While agile new companies can offer top AI thinkers massive equity upside, Hassabis’s confidence is rooted in Google’s structural advantages, including its unparalleled ecosystem of data, integrated hardware, and sheer computing power.
    Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 23 June 2026
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  • To start, Lendeborg is an exceptional passer who can run point from the forward position.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
  • Collectors are competing for works with scarcity, exceptional provenance, and a clear place in art history.
    George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 June 2026
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  • Our work complements beautifully the extraordinary work that has already been done by the producers, sales agents and distributors of Mike Leigh’s films over the years.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 June 2026
  • The Vietnam War was fought by young Americans thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
    Gary MacNamara, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2026
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  • Next to the museum, climb the church tower of Sant Francesc (weekends only) for unrivalled city views.
    Adrienne Wyper, TheWeek, 22 June 2026
  • The man is incredibly talented and has built an unrivaled career.
    David Hookstead OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
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  • Turkey evened it in the 10th minute with an excellent two-man game from Baris Alper Yilmaz and Güler, the 21-year-old Real Madrid rising star.
    Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026
  • The nearby town of Dolores makes an excellent home base.
    Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 26 June 2026

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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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