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 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 The feeling of solidarity at a Springsteen concert is matchless. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 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 In a world of ceaseless tumult, its matchless serenity is more powerful than ever. James Kaplan, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for matchless
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  • Spencer Danielson’s team started 3-1 last season with the only loss by a field goal at Oregon.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Sullivan University put its only residence hall for sale, moved to an off-campus housing model and downsized its campus offerings this year.
    Stephanie Kuzydym, The Courier-Journal, 12 Aug. 2025
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  • And until the two men fell out this spring, Trump granted Tesla CEO Elon Musk an extraordinary amount of power to dismantle the federal workforce.
    Maria Aspan, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Shooting for the stars and achieving the extraordinary is nothing new for elite athletes who reach the pinnacle of any sport.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
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  • In addition to a monthly newsletter covering retirement planning regulations, IRA advisers Ed Slott and Co. also offer an excellent monthly newsletter covering Social Security issues, written by Heather Schreiber.
    Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
  • Compensation of a sort came as the excellent form continued in the league.
    Andy Mitten, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
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  • The term describes someone over 80 with an exceptional memory — one at least as good as the memories of people who are 20 to 30 years younger.
    Carolyn Rosenblatt, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by an exceptional combination of circumstances in which the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) did not include the allergen on the packaging.
    Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
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  • Joe Devine’s incomparable Tifo Football Podcast is adding a second weekly episode every Thursday speaking to compelling guests, while The Athletic FC Tactics Podcast will continue to go out the same day with its in-depth analysis of the trends and analytics shaping the modern game.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The latest additions to the Dolly Parton x Lodge line include four new cast-iron skillets plus darling bakeware to give your homemade sweet treats a touch of her incomparable charm.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
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  • Come fall, the foliage is unparalleled as the trees on the plateau turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The stats don’t jump off the page, but the versatility is unparalleled.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
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  • Sinner is a lot more consistent, and Djokovic still possesses a peerless ability to manage a match, but Alcaraz’s superpower is the ability to become unplayable in the blink of an eye.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • The centerpiece, called the Sun Room, featured three giant windows that offered a peerless view into the gorge and its colors of salmon, coral, saffron and blood orange.
    Tom Zoellner, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025
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  • The beautiful brute makes more than 850 hp and can be paired with either a manual six-speed transmission or a 10-speed automatic configuration.
    Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 14 Aug. 2025
  • But now, the historic home faces something beautiful and meaningful: the city's newest park.
    Dana Afana, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025

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“Matchless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchless. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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