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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
As a result, many top U.S. graduates go unmatched each year due to the shortage.
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Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The city's energy, culture and food scene are unmatched.
—Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
Nonetheless, the sale marks a drastic shift for the league because arguably its most prominent franchise will get a boost in resources after already enjoying unmatched success under Buss ownership.
—James Jackson, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The performances are incredible, the energy is unmatched, and the culture is everything.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 June 2025
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Robert Pearl, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The city's energy, culture and food scene are unmatched.
—Arkansas Online, 22 June 2025
Nonetheless, the sale marks a drastic shift for the league because arguably its most prominent franchise will get a boost in resources after already enjoying unmatched success under Buss ownership.
—James Jackson, New York Times, 20 June 2025
The performances are incredible, the energy is unmatched, and the culture is everything.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
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Personal journey: Arriving in Miami from Cuba as a teenager, Arnaz initially worked odd jobs before reinventing himself as a musician, leading to a successful career that included collaborations with notable band leaders and performances in New York and Miami Beach.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
21 June 2025
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In the video, Boone is in debt $10 million to his record label and has to raise enough cash to pay them back doing odd jobs.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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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
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How to watch 'Love Island USA' Season 7 New episodes come out on Peacock each night Thursday to Tuesday at 9 p.m. ET, meaning the only day without a new episode is Wednesday.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Spread on a lined baking sheet in a single layer and freeze until firm (if time) to prevent clumping.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
21 June 2025
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Meanwhile, the Sox had just one hit — a single by Ryan Noda to begin the game — through five innings against Blue Jays starter José Berríos.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2025
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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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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
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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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This year’s lineup showcases an exceptional slate of films representing both the Hudson region and international perspectives, reflecting the festival’s belief in the unifying power of cinema.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
25 June 2025
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The process of making this film has been so extraordinary to me and totally reframed the narrative for me.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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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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An unrivaled focus on her career led to a strained relationship with her daughter, Jackie.—
Alex Jhamb Burns,
Vogue,
23 June 2025
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NetJets, with its unrivaled safety record and successful model of selling fractional shares of planes, remains the overwhelmingly dominant leader.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
20 June 2025
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Along the way, there have been some other expressions as well, including single barrel, barrel-proof whiskeys, a series of excellent cask-strength American single malts, and rye whiskeys made with different grain varietals.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
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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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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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