matchless

adjective

ˈmach-ləs How to pronounce matchless (audio)
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 For any sportsman living in the Eastern half of the nation, one of the great things about a hunt in the West, in my opinion, is the chance to sample the matchless friendliness and hospital ity of the people there. — Robert Merchant, Outdoor Life, 1 Oct. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for matchless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for matchless
  1. only
  2. extraordinary
  3. excellent
  4. exceptional
  5. incomparable
  6. unparalleled
  7. peerless
  8. beautiful
Adjective
  • Chaos fatigue isn’t the only side dish being served with the recent rash of court orders; chaos consequences appear to be on a platter as well.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Blodgett isn’t the only diabetic child to die after a stay at an Arizona group home.
    — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • However, the extraordinary part is putting it all together, delivering 100 MW net, fitting the system aboard a movable ship, and doing it for $587 million.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In this state, the fluid gains extraordinary heat capacity and flow properties, carrying more thermal energy to the surface with minimal flow resistance.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • Lampard felt his players deserved a point after creating several excellent chances.
    — Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Picturesque views of the surrounding Casco Bay are abundant, and its consistently excellent food scene has made the city a culinary hot spot for the ages.
    — Lori Keong, Architectural Digest, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Engineered around Qualcomm’s flagship 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor, this Surface laptop delivers exceptional processing speed with whisper-quiet thermal efficiency.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • That golden brown exterior tasted exceptional, but eating it came with some hurdles.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • The telescope’s main survey will take at least a year, McEnery said at the Saturday press event—and its scale is incomparable.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Three massive screens in the front enabled even those in the nosebleed seats to watch Young’s incomparable fret work.
    — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of incomparable
Adjective
  • In his exquisitely layered seventh feature, Possible Love (Ga-neung-han sa-rang), Lee Chang-dong’s humanistic observational skills remain at their peak, the acuity of his insights into emotional lives and social conditions unparalleled.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • The restaurant opened in 1976, offering unparalleled views of New York City from its floor-to-ceiling windows in the World Trade Center’s North Tower.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of unparalleled
Adjective
  • This was my introduction, on a hot Tuesday afternoon, to Shimamoto’s peerless ramen.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Her peerless ability to weave a story with keen observational skills and a guitar.
    — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of peerless
Adjective
  • The nicest of the quartet, Springfield features a large clubhouse, a beautiful practice area with an oversized putting green and a challenging 6,906-yard course that is hilly, woody and will ask you to hit lots of precise shots.
    — Langston Wertz Jr, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Forests that avoid the worst fire and drought impacts should still offer beautiful color, but the viewing window may be shorter.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of beautiful

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