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 The feeling of solidarity at a Springsteen concert is matchless. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 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 Pelosi, though, is known for her matchless ability to count votes. Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for matchless
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  • The only exception is Rifadin (rifampin), an antibiotic used to treat tuberculosis.
    Ashley Wong, Health, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The only Florida location, in Naples, opened in September 2024.
    Michelle Spitzer, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • Australia is home to an extraordinary share of Earth’s biodiversity.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025
  • In the following months, Modi’s government introduced a series of extraordinary initiatives meant to solidify Hindu dominance.
    Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • He’s been excellent in dealing with traffic, as the Golden Knights put more bodies in front of him on Tuesday than pretty much the first four games.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of iron.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
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  • His answer, given the exceptional political and economic turmoil in Canada, was a bit surprising.
    Ian Austen, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The secret to an exceptional Amatriciana lies in selecting impeccable guanciale Amatriciano—with its perfect balance of tender meat and luxurious fat—creating the foundation upon which this masterpiece is built.
    Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • Although Cruz’s dancing abilities weren’t negligible, her voice was incomparable.
    Leila Cobo, Billboard, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The medal will be given to the incomparable Ava DuVernay from the museum’s Elizabeth MacMillan Director Anthea M. Hartig with Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 17 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Dart was also an elite threat running the ball, carrying it 124 times for 495 yards and three scores and displaying unparalleled toughness for a quarterback.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
  • At the heart of this pivotal period lies the sales kickoff—an event that, when executed correctly, can set the stage for a year of unparalleled success.
    Anjai Lal, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Świątek’s defensive footwork and general movement, which is close to peerless and one of her greatest strengths, was absent.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
  • He’s been tending to the team’s peerless grass and infield dirt for nine years.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • While scented candles are ubiquitous in the world of home fragrance, the best reed diffusers bring just as beautiful of an ambiance to your space.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 28 Apr. 2025
  • What technologies can be employed to make beautiful, lightweight, yet resilient gold jewelry?
    Kyle Roderick, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025

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“Matchless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchless. Accessed 6 May. 2025.

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