unmatched
adjective
un·matched
ˌən-ˈmacht 
1
: not matched or equaled
a product of unmatched quality
… infamy … unmatched in the Western world.—
H. E. Rieseberg
H. E. Riesebergan actress with unmatched sex appeal
… Lincoln's unmatched political and human knowledge.—David Bromwich
David Bromwich2
: not matching : not of the same type
We sat on old, unmatched, brightly painted kitchen chairs …—Alice Munro
Alice Munrowearing a pair of unmatched socks
Examples of unmatched in a Sentence
a drawer full of unmatched socks
the house cat is a mouse-hunting machine of unmatched efficiency
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Meanwhile, Victoria Beckham Beauty’s contour stylus adds unmatched precision.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The response reinforced how the halftime show, even without overt rule-breaking, can function as visual storytelling that invites interpretation at a scale unmatched in other live events.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
The United States is almost assured a repeat gold in the men’s singles event with Ilia Malinin, whose unmatched quad axel has him on a two-and-a-half-year winning streak.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Their unmatched crunchiness, flavor, and freshness won over the editors who participated in our taste test.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 6 Feb. 2026
The response reinforced how the halftime show, even without overt rule-breaking, can function as visual storytelling that invites interpretation at a scale unmatched in other live events.
—Dallas Morning News, 4 Feb. 2026
The United States is almost assured a repeat gold in the men’s singles event with Ilia Malinin, whose unmatched quad axel has him on a two-and-a-half-year winning streak.
—Los Angeles Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Their unmatched crunchiness, flavor, and freshness won over the editors who participated in our taste test.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unmatched
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unmatched. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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