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
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms 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
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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
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The actors bring extraordinary depth and nuance to every moment.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Competing against 12 choirs from across California — including teams from Los Angeles County, Visalia, Sacramento, and San Diego — as well as schools from Arizona and Nevada, the young ensemble scored an extraordinary 99 out of 100 points, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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That means that barring a massive night by Brunson -- who is dealing with two excellent perimeter defenders in Jrue Holiday and Derrick White -- the Celtics should be able to not only win, but cover, for the second game in a row.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Although Cruz’s dancing abilities weren’t negligible, her voice was incomparable.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
23 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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The unparalleled home, on the market for $6.65 million, is the most expensive residential listing in Elk Grove, according to Zillow.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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Their dedication to public service — and public safety — is unparalleled.—
Louis Uccellini,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2025
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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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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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But in the middle is this new, unique tea experience.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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My iPhones, for example, are all protected by unique, 10-digit PINs.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2025
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“Inimitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inimitable. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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