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having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability an inimitable performer of violin solos

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Recent Examples of inimitable This isn’t a hotel, but instead, a collection of five properties spread across the city that have been masterminded by the company’s inimitable cofounder and creative director, Hana Tsukamoto. Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025 The French-Tunisian designer was already making waves in Paris; now he was poised to seduce America with his inimitable combination of technical mastery and sensual provocation. Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 11 Apr. 2025 Read his piece on the inimitable star » Hannah Jocelyn contributed to today’s edition. Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2025 After all, her inimitable stage presence is going to be hard (if not impossible) to replicate. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inimitable
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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
  • 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
Adjective
  • In the following months, Modi’s government introduced a series of extraordinary initiatives meant to solidify Hindu dominance.
    Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
  • Australia is home to an extraordinary share of Earth’s biodiversity.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
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  • Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of iron.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
  • He’s been excellent in dealing with traffic, as the Golden Knights put more bodies in front of him on Tuesday than pretty much the first four games.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Although Cruz’s dancing abilities weren’t negligible, her voice was incomparable.
    Leila Cobo, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The medal will be given to the incomparable Ava DuVernay from the museum’s Elizabeth MacMillan Director Anthea M. Hartig with Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
  • Poor records and inability to confirm the data about these people that were thought to be these special, exceptional, healthy agers is a real problem.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 8 May 2025
Adjective
  • Dart was also an elite threat running the ball, carrying it 124 times for 495 yards and three scores and displaying unparalleled toughness for a quarterback.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
  • At the heart of this pivotal period lies the sales kickoff—an event that, when executed correctly, can set the stage for a year of unparalleled success.
    Anjai Lal, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • 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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  • Beaches were evaluated across eight criteria, including unique characteristics, wildlife, natural soundtrack, ease of water entry, and lack of overcrowding.
    Passport by ForbesLife, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025
  • My recommendations are not an attempt to promote specific investment behavior or trading advice, but to guide and inform readers about popular and unique cards that are celebrated by the sports card community.
    Tyler Holzhammer, New York Times, 3 May 2025

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“Inimitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inimitable. Accessed 12 May. 2025.

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