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 From Audiard to Alain Chabat, including films with Alain Delon and Jean Marais, Catherine Deneuve… Our craftsmanship and our capacity to create original material is unmatched. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 12 May 2025 His passion for wildlife, patience, and photography know-how is truly unmatched. Jessica Kelly, Robb Report, 9 May 2025 His resilience, heart and strength are truly unmatched. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025 Victorinox quality The original Victorinox knife is unmatched in terms of quality support. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmatched
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  • There’s an odd smoothness to the look and feel of the cinematography by Christian Sebaldt, but the uncanny valley phenomenon is welcome when watching bodily destruction unfold.
    Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2025
  • It was also updated to clarify the role of Victor Ortega-Jiménez in observing the flamingos' odd feeding behavior.
    Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 16 May 2025
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  • That’s not the only option for protecting against quantum threats, though; Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Standard (ML-DSA) implementation is also in the works.
    Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 20 May 2025
  • The Moorehead family isn’t the only one left to navigate an unexplainable tragedy.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 20 May 2025
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  • Fragments of a single tooth unearthed in Seven Rivers, Jamaica, in 1999 are the oldest fossil evidence of a ziphodont crocodyliform (a group that includes sebecids) in the Caribbean.
    Ashley Belanger – May 16, ArsTechnica, 16 May 2025
  • Even so, Newcastle will go to the capital with no fear and look to secure an unprecedented fourth victory over Arsenal in a single season.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 16 May 2025
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  • Paul knows the industry from start-ups to large enterprises, and his insights into the needs of customers to capture value from their network and edge computing strategies is unparalleled.
    James Watt, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • Its prime location provides unparalleled access to networking opportunities and internships, particularly in government and policy fields.
    Charlene Peters, USA Today, 21 May 2025
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  • The companies that invest in neurodiversity today are unlocking game-changing innovation, future-proofing their organizations and setting a new standard for what an exceptional workplace looks like.
    Ben Semmes, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • Some noted the exceptional speed of the winds around Bloomington and Normal that pushed the dust to the north.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2025
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  • But what goes unmentioned—what stands in opposition to the siblings’ code of self-optimization and principled bodysurfing—is that their father’s success grew from the soil of an extraordinary season of public investment.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
  • The show will feature a wide range of extraordinary cars, trucks, and vehicles along with live music.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
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  • Kemp has already won multiple top-of-the-ticket statewide offices, was beating Ossoff in head-to-head polling, and, perhaps most importantly, has a fundraising machine that's unrivaled in the state.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
  • Its leadership in the sector was unrivaled, and U.S. innovations—including 2G, 3G, and 4G technologies—were widely adopted and securely used around the world.
    Anne Neuberger, Foreign Affairs, 1 May 2025
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  • Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 12 May 2025
  • Maddison is responsible for dropping deep and pinging passes into dangerous areas, while Kulusevski and Bergvall are excellent ball-carriers.
    Jay Harris, New York Times, 12 May 2025

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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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