as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
an inimitable performer of violin solos
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Recent Examples of inimitable
Barbra Streisand‘s inimitable career mirrors the fashion choices she’s made for the last several decades.
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
The day before the islands actually are turned into Christo’s art, the fabric will be delivered to the islands (in inimitable style, by 32 boats intended to arrive simultaneously) and anchored.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
After decades on the margins of art history, Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani—a collagist of singular, inimitable vision—is finally having his story told, though not in any linear fashion.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The point wasn’t to make something new and inimitable, the point was to showcase that Saudi Arabia is a ready, willing, and extremely rich host country for all of the usual crap that has gotten too expensive to make well in America.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
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Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 May 2026
The day before the islands actually are turned into Christo’s art, the fabric will be delivered to the islands (in inimitable style, by 32 boats intended to arrive simultaneously) and anchored.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
After decades on the margins of art history, Jimmy Tsutomu Mirikitani—a collagist of singular, inimitable vision—is finally having his story told, though not in any linear fashion.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
The point wasn’t to make something new and inimitable, the point was to showcase that Saudi Arabia is a ready, willing, and extremely rich host country for all of the usual crap that has gotten too expensive to make well in America.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inimitable
Adjective
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Her dad, Captain Jack (Edward James Olmos), the airline’s founder, is one of her only champions until Daniel shows up.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Their only inheritance is a legacy of two-bit crime that inspires them to run increasingly audacious frauds.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Dylan’s custom Fender Stratocaster reflects both his extraordinary creativity and the pioneering spirit of the American guitar maker.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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Are Henry James’s heroines, surely among the most extraordinary female characters in literary history, really one-dimensional idols?—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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There are beautiful lake-side beaches and excellent trout fishing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The jury, under the excellent presidency of Park Chan-wook, who was both generous and confident, had extremely varied and highly democratic debates.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Since his high school years, Jordan has gone on to become regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time due to his flawless 6-0 record in the NBA Finals, his incomparable scoring dominance and his unmatched competitive drive.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Our everyman is Ben Reilly — played by the incomparable Nicolas Cage, making his live-action television debut — a private investigator who moonlights as the city’s only superhero, the Spider.—
Tracy Brown,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Where on one hand, the likes of Stark have enjoyed exceptional sales numbers, LiveWire has been struggling quite a bit.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 03,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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Things do not go down without a hitch, despite Hollis’s exceptional menu planning and hosting abilities.—
Alessandra Codinha,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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For those simply seeking to drink in the unparalleled views of Lake Moomaw’s stunning blue water, a drive along State Route 603, also known as Richardson Gorge Road, is an ideal viewing platform.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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After watching Nolan's unparalleled preparation up close, Holland came to Brand New Day with a new outlook on filmmaking.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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It is generally agreed that Helen, the woman of matchless beauty who indirectly caused the Trojan War by eloping with (or being abducted by) the Trojan prince Paris, belongs to the realm of fiction and not fact, as do Achilles and other mythological figures.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 Apr. 2026
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The pecan version adds a nutty crunch, but the original rolls are matchless as is.—
Skye Sherman,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While every ceremonial facilitator has their own unique way of preparing ayahuasca, most often two plants are brewed together (caapi vine and chacruna leaves) to create the highly powerful, transportive substance that can be used to treat physical and mental ailments.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Like, what a unique experience.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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