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
Tickets are pricey – from $99 to more than $200 – but Sphere brass view the cost as a worth it for the matchless experience.
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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
In a world of ceaseless tumult, its matchless serenity is more powerful than ever.
—James Kaplan, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2024
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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
In a world of ceaseless tumult, its matchless serenity is more powerful than ever.
—James Kaplan, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for matchless
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The compression feature allows more to fit into less space, which is especially helpful for carry-on-only travel.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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The only person who’d come by in recent days was Tiffany, who’d slept over on Sunday night.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Packed with extraordinary gorilla behavior never filmed before, this is a story of hope and joy.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Johnson’s ability to rapidly guide the Bears here registers as extraordinary.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And for mornings, Butchertown Grocery Bakery anchors the day with excellent pastries, especially the flaky biscuits, and local coffee—no reinvention necessary.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Once again, marble and soapstone, cited above, are excellent alternatives that will stand the test of time despite constant wear and tear.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Until ecosystems adapt, many exceptional leaders will continue to build extraordinary value for others but struggle to do the same for themselves, not due to lack of capability, but because the system hasn’t caught up to their needs.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2026
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Your visit will give you a firsthand look at the vibrant Town Center and the award-winning neighborhoods and exceptional lifestyle amenities.—
Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Narrated by the venerable David Attenborough in the BBC version and the incomparable Sigourney Weaver in the Discovery Channel edition, Planet Earth treats audiences with its high-tech, cutting-edge visuals that encompass both the grandeur and subtleties of Mother Earth.—
Ilana Gordon,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Dec. 2025
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Amid a growing demand from both luxury-minded travelers and the intrepid backpackers who first told tales of the country's incomparable beauty, Nicaragua now stakes its claim among its neighbors as a destination worth traveling for.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The seismic influence of Japanese fashion on the Western scene back in the 1980s remains unparalleled — many observers credit it with forcing an evolution of Europe’s definition of beauty in clothing.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The moment where Godzilla unleashes his atomic breath is a moment of unparalleled horror and, in a perverse way, beauty.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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On the top step was Michael Jordan, the sports icon who’s pretty much peerless in athletic notoriety, cultural purchase and accomplishment.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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The Revolution frame that Seek Outside built the Goshawk around is virtually peerless.—
Ian Graber-Stiehl,
Outside,
5 Dec. 2025
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Mission Trails is a great place to go for a nice little hike or a beautiful little walk.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Jan. 2026
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Pahlavi was the name of a beautiful large boulevard in Tehran under the shah.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Matchless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchless. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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