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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
Its scale is unmatched, and advertisers are unlikely to meaningfully scale back their sports investments.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
The acoustics are unmatched, and the setting—gold leaf, columns, and grand chandeliers—rivals the music itself.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Walker’s maturity and character are unmatched as the Patriots are attempting to build a culture, however.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Above all, keynote speakers offered heartfelt tributes that expressed their love and admiration for the dynamic woman whose impact on high school athletes and athletics is unmatched.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2025
The acoustics are unmatched, and the setting—gold leaf, columns, and grand chandeliers—rivals the music itself.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025
Walker’s maturity and character are unmatched as the Patriots are attempting to build a culture, however.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 24 Apr. 2025
Above all, keynote speakers offered heartfelt tributes that expressed their love and admiration for the dynamic woman whose impact on high school athletes and athletics is unmatched.
—Candace Oehler, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
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By the mid-Seventies, Walker was working odd jobs and soon started playing with the gospel group, the Spiritual Corinthians.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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Members of Pavement take part in these events, interacting with the actors who play them, attending the exhibit with an odd and unnatural sense of nostalgic wonder, and participating in a post-screening Q. & A., moderated by the real-life film programmer Jake Perlin.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Why do celebrities buy the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon? Brunson is far from the only multimillionaire or celebrity who owns a G-Wagon.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The only part of her body that could move was her tail, which slightly wagged in anticipation of getting saved by her owner.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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The single leans into old-school hip-hop influences, and shows the love that both musicians have for the art form.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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But off-screen, Ramirez — who appears to be single — counts Wahlberg as one of her closest friends.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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The unparalleled home, on the market for $6.65 million, is the most expensive residential listing in Elk Grove, according to Zillow.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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The journeys hop around the most striking destinations in Southeast Asia and offer guests unparalleled access to special sites and events.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 May 2025
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In 1982, Israel demonstrated exceptional tactical precision in Operation Mole Cricket 19 in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon, destroying the majority of Syrian aircraft without suffering a single loss.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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His rise has been exceptional since signing from Middlesbrough, establishing himself among Emery’s most important players.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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The Film Festival has a unique setting with wonderful films and extraordinary events.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Through his stories, Smit brings life to the intensity of human experience, creating characters that meet extraordinary circumstances and challenging alternatives.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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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
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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
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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 18 May. 2025.
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