as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
an inimitable performer of violin solos
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Recent Examples of inimitable
The Secret Agent’s primary setting is a house full of misfits and refugees in the northeastern city of Recife, a safe harbor from those persecuted by the country’s military regime, ruled over by the inimitable Dona Sebastiana (Tânia Maria, whose role was written specifically for her).
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
Appropriately, Stromberg’s henchman is named Jaws, played by the inimitable Richard Kiel, whose metal teeth and imposing physique make for some of the franchise’s most memorable fight scenes.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
With the inimitable Chef Devin Denzer at the helm, Atsumeru utilizes the exacting refinement of traditional Japanese technique and blends it with the discipline, color, and loveliness of Nordic fare.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s something inimitable about succeeding in Vancouver, too.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Nate Jones, Vulture, 6 Feb. 2026
Appropriately, Stromberg’s henchman is named Jaws, played by the inimitable Richard Kiel, whose metal teeth and imposing physique make for some of the franchise’s most memorable fight scenes.
—Sezin Devi Koehler, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
With the inimitable Chef Devin Denzer at the helm, Atsumeru utilizes the exacting refinement of traditional Japanese technique and blends it with the discipline, color, and loveliness of Nordic fare.
—Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
There’s something inimitable about succeeding in Vancouver, too.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inimitable
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An Israeli strike also hit in the vicinity of Lebanon's only public university, killing a professor and the director of the science faculty at the campus in Hadath, on the outskirts of Beirut's southern suburbs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 Mar. 2026
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The Cowboys will be hoping for a turnaround for a defense that was the only unit in the NFL to yield an average 30 or more points per game.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2026
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Every accommodation includes distinct furnishings, finishes, and wall coverings seemingly designed around the extraordinary bed at the center of it all.—
Kathryn Romeyn,
Architectural Digest,
9 Mar. 2026
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Force majeure is a legal maneuver that can allow a company to suspend contractual obligations amid extraordinary events.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Their egg dishes are excellent, the burger is top-notch and the roasted chicken, which is cooked over an open fire in the kitchen, is superb.—
Lisa Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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The bralette-style cups on this dual-strap tankini top are an excellent fit for smaller chests, and the criss-crossing back is a fun touch.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Mar. 2026
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Set in an age when the Targaryen line still holds the Iron Throne and the last dragon has not yet passed from living memory, great destinies, powerful foes and dangerous exploits all await these improbable and incomparable friends.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Kilian Jornet, the incomparable mountain ultramarathoner, swears by it.—
Alex Hutchinson,
Outside,
25 Feb. 2026
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The royal wave The theming on board is exceptional, with restaurants, bars, beauty parlours and activities, all dusted with Disney glitter.—
Helen Wright,
TheWeek,
11 Mar. 2026
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Jessie Buckley did exceptional work in Hamnet.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Mar. 2026
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But for those looking to stay hyperlocal, the Grand America has menus and venues in-house for every occasion, and the Grand Spa’s full-service specialty treatments are unparalleled in the American West.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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That level of consistency and longevity competing at the highest level of Dallas-Fort Worth basketball is unparalleled.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Mar. 2026
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The pecan version adds a nutty crunch, but the original rolls are matchless as is.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
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Rosemary’s Baby is still matchless for sheer psychological terror, but don’t let Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes’s Satanic neighbors ruin New York City for you.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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Infrared observations are especially useful for studying molecules hidden inside dusty environments, since different substances absorb light at specific wavelengths that act like unique fingerprints.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
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That might mean raising your prices to reflect the worth of your unique skills!—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Inimitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inimitable. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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