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 These kicks are lightweight, with a stiff PRO carbon power plate, and the fit is specific to your foot with its matchless dial lace system. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for matchless
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  • Micah Briones scored the only run for Calvin Christian, scoring on Tyler Hoff’s first-inning double.
    John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • For an adult-only respite, visit the Versailles Pool or the indulgent spa.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 May 2026
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  • Dylan’s custom Fender Stratocaster reflects both his extraordinary creativity and the pioneering spirit of the American guitar maker.
    Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 1 June 2026
  • Are Henry James’s heroines, surely among the most extraordinary female characters in literary history, really one-dimensional idols?
    Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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  • Seb Stafford-Bloor’s excellent Transfer Tiers series is moving on to central defenders today.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 28 May 2026
  • The right-shot defenseman has had an excellent tournament for Finland, who advanced to the semifinals with a win over Czechia.
    Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026
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  • At the annual Valedictorians Luncheon at Fenway Park on Tuesday, the mayor, BPS leadership and city officials spoke to the exceptional achievement of the 33 graduates who represented the tops of their classes.
    Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 27 May 2026
  • Executive chef Alessandro Lucassino’s kitchen operates on the principle of letting the exceptional Mediterranean produce speak for itself.
    Jamie Timson, TheWeek, 27 May 2026
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  • Since his high school years, Jordan has gone on to become regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time due to his flawless 6-0 record in the NBA Finals, his incomparable scoring dominance and his unmatched competitive drive.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
  • Our everyman is Ben Reilly — played by the incomparable Nicolas Cage, making his live-action television debut — a private investigator who moonlights as the city’s only superhero, the Spider.
    Tracy Brown, Boston Herald, 15 May 2026
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  • For a roster known for unparalleled consistency and competitive resilience, the result was shocking.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
  • My time serving the city and the depth of my knowledge of the district are unparalleled and differentiate me from the rest of the field.
    Mercury News Editorial Board, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
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  • His sense of crafting anecdotes into top-tier material and knowing how to use his sweet-molasses pacing to calmly detonate a joke is damn near peerless.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 28 May 2026
  • Zuccarello, 38, is a skilled skater with great hands and peerless vision.
    John Shipley, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
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  • There’s even a kids play room on the ground floor with a beautiful, handmade rocking horse and a big toy kitchen.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 May 2026
  • The brand channels its Ukrainian roots with beautiful embroidery on traditional silhouettes, then easily shifts into contemporary minimalism with an edge that never abandons its cultural and aesthetic roots.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 27 May 2026

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“Matchless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchless. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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