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 Amplifying fellow artists such as Carmen Herrera and Leon Polk Smith, generously donating to arts organizations, and drawing from myriad art historical references to hone his inimitable approach to color theory, Tony Bechara created an impact in all facets of life and career. Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 From the tobacco spitting to the bicep popping – what action-movie fan hasn't used that handshake GIF with Arnie and the inimitable Carl Weathers? Brian Truitt, USA Today, 7 June 2025 Here, the inimitable matriarch Aurora Greenway’s suitors circle, clueless as Emma Woodhouse’s. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 4 June 2025 On the cable front, Warner Bros. Discovery’s split from the NBA made for a very conspicuous absence during its upfront show, which could have used a dose of the inimitable Charles Barkley. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for inimitable
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  • The Teamsters aren’t the only union occupied with emerging technologies’ impact on the future of work.
    Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 25 June 2025
  • These are the only vaccines that still use the preservative today.
    Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
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  • These bargain hunters will sometimes go to extraordinary lengths to find a deal.
    Linnea Geiss, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • Outstanding Actress in a Limited Series Cristin Milioti in The Penguin Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Limited Series Deirdre O’Connell in The Penguin Cristin is just so extraordinary, and she’s always been extraordinary.
    Joe Reid, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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  • This would not have been possible without tireless work from our excellent lawyers @TheJusticeDept and our Solicitor General John Sauer.
    Hollie Silverman, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
  • There are many excellent CRM platforms that are available at a much lower price point and that can serve the needs of most small and mid-sized businesses.
    Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
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  • It should be noted that the totals are incomparable to that of other titles on HBO, as the network typically reports viewership achieved in a single night rather over the course of three days.
    Selome Hailu, Variety, 25 June 2025
  • His vast catalog of incomparable achievement also contained thwarted hopes and despair amid his drug abuse and mental illness.
    August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
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  • On the pitching side, Tampa Bay’s greatest advantage has been exceptional durability.
    Daniel R. Epstein, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
  • Danny Boyle is a director known for his exceptional use of music to score key — and now iconic — scenes in his films.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 June 2025
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  • By leveraging strategic partnerships, cutting-edge technology and the iconic TPC Sawgrass course, the PGA Tour delivered an unparalleled experience for fans both on-site and at home.
    Julio Cesar Gomez, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
  • His unparalleled talent and unique spirit created the soundtrack of so many lives around the globe, including our own.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
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  • After hours inside, ogle the matchless architecture of the nearby Palace Museum, stroll the beautiful trails and soak in some glorious views, Chinese ink paintings come to life.
    Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Tickets are pricey – from $99 to more than $200 – but Sphere brass view the cost as a worth it for the matchless experience.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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  • Bo's Bird Dogs are actually chicken tenders dressed up like a dog, giving it a unique Carolina twist.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 24 June 2025
  • Unlike traditional computing, which processes information in binary sequences, quantum computing harnesses the unique properties of quantum mechanics—superposition, entanglement and tunneling—to process complex information in entirely new ways.
    Markus Pflitsch, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

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“Inimitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inimitable. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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