as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
the matchless beauty and grandeur of Yosemite Valley
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Recent Examples of matchless
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.
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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
Watching him in action was a privilege - his persona and skill were matchless pic.twitter.com/pcOV2GJGXK
— Paul Rudnick (@PaulRudnickNY) July 18, 2024
RIP Bob Newhart.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 July 2024
Joe was an exemplary public servant, an American patriot and a matchless champion of the Jewish people and the Jewish state.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2024
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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
Watching him in action was a privilege - his persona and skill were matchless pic.twitter.com/pcOV2GJGXK
— Paul Rudnick (@PaulRudnickNY) July 18, 2024
RIP Bob Newhart.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 July 2024
Joe was an exemplary public servant, an American patriot and a matchless champion of the Jewish people and the Jewish state.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matchless
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Neon Carnival Neon Carnival hits a major milestone this year, celebrating 15 years as one of the festival weekend's most exclusive, invite-only parties known for attracting A-list stars (hey Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce!—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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This crossing is not the only bridge in the Sacramento region with safety concerns.—
James Taylor,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The extraordinary review of a media outlet’s coverage, revealed in emails obtained by The Star, is unheard of in Kansas City politics, according to one former mayor.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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My father had lived an extraordinary life as a young Black man born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama, during the 1940s.—
Shayla Martin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 Apr. 2026
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Alliums are excellent neighbors to beets, brassicas, tomatoes, and more.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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This bracelet makes an excellent Mother’s Day jewelry gift.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
9 Apr. 2026
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Many say these chiefs were doing exceptional work in the community to improve public safety, and believe their firings are a result of speaking out against the city manager.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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While the stock trades at a modest premium to its industry, that premium reflects exceptional profitability, superior balance-sheet quality, and multiple avenues for long-term AI monetization.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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The beloved actor, best known for playing the incomparable George Feeny on Boy Meets World, turned 99 on March 31.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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That incomparable vision was fueled by an inexhaustible optimism.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Mar. 2026
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More than 1,700 people have requested voluntary removals from the facility since the start of 2025, according to immigration court data published by researchers at Syracuse University — a level unparalleled by any period since the researchers began tracking it nearly 30 years ago.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Meghan's fashion game during this stretch—hers and Harry’s last before stepping back as senior royals—was unparalleled.—
Katherine J Igoe,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The music is often spare but as eloquent, richly nuanced and filled with unexpected twists and turns as Mitchell’s peerless singing and lyrics.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Erling Haaland may one day threaten his record, but Shearer had been peerless up until the Norwegian’s arrival in the Premier League.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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Isolated by its beautiful, rugged mountains, West Virginia sits entirely within Appalachia and has long been listed at the bottom of a laundry list of failings, including poor health and a lack of education.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The patio at Bricks and Horses is as beautiful as ever, and now the menu is better than ever.—
Bud Kennedy,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Matchless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchless. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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