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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 Redford plays an aging bank robber and escape artist who can’t quite quit the criminal life, and even gets to ride a horse – a fitting bookend for a inimitable Hollywood career. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 16 Sep. 2025 The first singles from Carey’s 16th album are dripping with braggadocio with her inimitable voice wafting like smoke. Matthew Schnipper, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2025 Further elevating her practice, Jacobs belongs to a small club of artist/aviators including Doug Wheeler and James Turrell, whose experiences of flying small aircraft have opened an inimitable perspective on atmosphere and the aesthetics of the sublime. Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 Indulge in the most design-forward coffeehouses in America, and take a shot of their inimitable style home with you. Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inimitable
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Adjective
  • CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
  • All alone in a mind-bending prison, his only chance for escape is teamwork — with himself.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2025
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  • Occasionally, the texts mention our extraordinary political moment.
    Sarah Stankorb, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
  • This extraordinary collection of two volumes of poems and a third of prose shows the empathy, intuition, and exquisite use of the natural world that make Oliver the heiress of Emerson and Thoreau.
    AudioFile Magazine September 30, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2025
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  • Iberostar Waves Quetzal Playa del Carmen, Mexico A beachfront all-inclusive Playa del Carmen resort that welcomes families with excellent children’s programming, Iberostar Waves Quetzal caters to kids and teens ages four to 17 with everything from cooking classes to science experiments.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 27 Sep. 2025
  • The dual point of view is perfect, the banter and pacing are excellent and the cover is absolutely gorgeous.
    Audrey Goldberg Ruoff, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
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  • New and established galleries such as Retro Africa, Brandywine Workshop and Archives, Mariane Ibrahim, and Luis De Jesus Los Angeles deepened this focus, presenting works from the incomparable Evita Tezeno, who is featured in the July/August 2025 issue of ESSENCE Magazine.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Nana and Ramos came with heaps of out-of-the-world victuals—Levallois chicken, the best chicken in the world (handpicked on the farm by the butcher), or a leg of Levallois lamb that was every bit as incomparable.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Sep. 2025
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  • The award is given to establishments that receive a high volume of exceptional reviews and ratings from the TripAdvisor community over a 12-month period.
    Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
  • Despite its exceptional hardness approaching that of diamond, boron remains too brittle for direct use in tools or structural applications.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Unwind at luxurious spots like Vila Vita Parc, a cliffside resort offering an unparalleled connection to nature.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
  • From special guest Lisa of Blackpink to Michael Mann, Marco Bellocchio, Guillermo del Toro, Sean Baker, Juliette Binoche, Nishijima Hidetoshi, Kim Minha and Tony Leung Ka-fai the festival attracted an unparalleled roster of talent.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • These kicks are lightweight, with a stiff PRO carbon power plate, and the fit is specific to your foot with its matchless dial lace system.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • 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
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  • Beer, after all, adds a unique, savory depth, though most of the alcohol cooks of during the hours of simmering.
    Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 30 Sep. 2025
  • However, the new version also incorporates the company’s lauded HD-2D visual art style, that combines retro pixel art with modern 3D environments, creating a unique diorama look.
    George Yang, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025

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“Inimitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inimitable. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.

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