Definition of matchlessnext
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. 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 See All Example Sentences for matchless
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  • This weekend's Pirates-Rays game won't be the only hot ticket in town, however, as the Penguins are making their return to the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday night for the first time since 2022.
    Mike Darnay, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Commissioner Joshua Wostal, an outspoken opponent of the deal as currently structured, presented the possibility of funding the stadium with only tourist tax dollars.
    Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Apr. 2026
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  • That set the stage for an extraordinary showdown that posed serious risks for the global economy and raised the specter that the ceasefire could collapse and the war could resume.
    Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026
  • The scale of commitment is extraordinary.
    Winston Ma, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
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  • His excellent size-speed combination, and aggressive downhill style creates disruption and turnover chances.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Another excellent option for sandy soil that Sing recommends is Russian sage (Salvia yangii).
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 16 Apr. 2026
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  • The positions include 11 elementary school counselors, 17 exceptional service education counselors, 16 social workers, 21 clerical support assistants and 40 district management positions, according to a document provided by the school district.
    Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
  • This is Old Navy's second major designer collaboration championing exceptional American design talent, bringing accessible style to everyone.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
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  • The famed photographer's unique charm and incomparable abilities are some of the many sides of him explored in an upcoming documentary, Avedon.
    Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Even with the incomparable Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs are newbies.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2026
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  • Along with Gilbert’s on-field value, Vitello believes the 25-year-old’s unparalleled personality, one that was on full display last September, will be valuable in the dugout.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Lumen plans to layer a digital services platform over it to provide customers the ability to process high volumes of data on demand with minimal delays and unparalleled speed.
    Justin Zacks, CNBC, 15 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
  • 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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  • The home run was a beautiful swing down in the zone.
    Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Expect glitzy bars and eateries, often with tray ceilings that light up in beautiful hues at nightfall.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026

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“Matchless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchless. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.

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