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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Adjective
  • Barring an Eric Swalwell-style blow-up, the top three — Becerra, Steyer and Hilton — are really the only true contenders.
    Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026
  • Scheffler has struggled with opening rounds for most of the year since opening with a 63 in his season debut at The American Express, his only victory.
    Doug Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
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  • Nowhere is this truer than in Russia, a nation marked by a long history of political repression alongside extraordinary literary brilliance, a rare and uneasy combination.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 May 2026
  • In the dark tunnels of an active mine near Timmins, Ontario, something extraordinary is leaking out of the Earth.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 May 2026
Adjective
  • Christopher Sanchez has once again been excellent, and Jacob Misiorowski has often looked unhittable with over 14 strikeouts per nine innings.
    Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
  • The excellent, nonprofit gallery and incubator known as PlatteForum has moved around a bit over the years, and will reopen in the Art District on Santa Fe starting June 5.
    John Wenzel, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
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  • Toulouse pride themselves on a blend of youth and experience in their ranks, but this teenager was exceptional.
    Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 13 May 2026
  • This may seem especially strange given birds’ exceptional vision.
    Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 13 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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  • The start of this hike is especially steep, as is the last half-mile to Herman Lake, but the views are unparalleled.
    Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
  • For the contestants, Eurovision remains an unparalleled opportunity to build a worldwide fanbase.
    Andrew Jones, NBC news, 12 May 2026
Adjective
  • Nvidia’s chips are peerless, Reuters reported, and access to China’s rare-earth exports is critical to leading US tech firms.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 14 May 2026
  • These kinds of performances help illustrate why American Football remain peerless.
    Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
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  • The area One of the most beautiful areas to visit in Patagonia, Torres del Paine National Park is very popular during the high summer season between December and March, attracting many trekkers to hike the famous W or Q circuits.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026
  • Allen, who has racked up more than 2,300 wins in his career, said many in the industry lament the loss of a beautiful grass course.
    CBS News, CBS News, 13 May 2026

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

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