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
Production values are top of the line across the board including Sher’s stunning camera work, the dazzling period production design of Karen Murphy, and costume design from the inimitable Sandy Powell.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Its layered design exudes an inimitable, effortlessly luxurious cool, where classic and contemporary intertwine.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Hot dogs anchor the food menu at the Oakland bar, all vegan and crafted by the inimitable Singaporean Lion Dance Cafe, whose Oakland restaurant closed a few years ago.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
The Greenpoint is an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
Its layered design exudes an inimitable, effortlessly luxurious cool, where classic and contemporary intertwine.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Mar. 2026
Hot dogs anchor the food menu at the Oakland bar, all vegan and crafted by the inimitable Singaporean Lion Dance Cafe, whose Oakland restaurant closed a few years ago.
—Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 28 Feb. 2026
The Greenpoint is an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inimitable
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That’s more than $500 extra annually for the typical family’s grocery bill — money that stays in working-class pockets when markets work freely — precisely while large volume retailers often provide the only real relief in this post-Biden inflation hangover.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
24 Apr. 2026
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Epstein is hardly the only issue that these and other Democrats are talking about.—
Jon Allsop,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Her appointment was agreed at an extraordinary meeting Monday of the festival’s executive board, made up of San Sebastián City Council, the Provincial Council of Gipuzkoa, the Basque Government and the Spanish Ministry of Culture.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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And yet many were created with extraordinary artistic ambition.—
Sudhir Gupta,
Rolling Stone,
27 Apr. 2026
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This premise, bolstered by excellent performances all around, could easily have sustained a totally enjoyable TV show.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
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Both strikers demand attention from defenders but are excellent off-the-ball runners too.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Token, pushover human Seth (Gil Ozeri) lives under the thumb of the tiny, domineering dog Brandi (the incomparable Amy Sedaris), a high maintenance diva with a yen for single-use Stanley cups.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Leslie and her gruff-but-caring, staunch Libertarian boss Ron Swanson (the incomparable Nick Offerman) became symbols of bygone bipartisanship, not to mention endless memes.—
Jennifer Armstrong,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2026
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Michael's exceptional work has earned him numerous accolades from prestigious organisations such as the National Geographic, BBC, Virgin Galactic, Canon and Sony.—
PhotoVogue,
Vogue,
22 Apr. 2026
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The Lakers are getting exceptional postseason play from Smart, the longtime Celtics guard who joined Los Angeles this season.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Food and drink Executive Chef Miguel Gomez has developed a culinary concept that is unparalleled in Los Cabos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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And the sales, profit and market value Cook was able to achieve for Apple during his tenure were unparalleled.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
22 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
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Rosemary’s Baby is still matchless for sheer psychological terror, but don’t let Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes’s Satanic neighbors ruin New York City for you.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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Snitker’s story is unique even in a sport that invites unprecedented journeys.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Many of those values are grounded in the idea—axiomatic for Christians—that human beings have a unique dignity and worth.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Inimitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inimitable. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.
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