as in absolute
not questioned or doubted; not challenged
She is the unchallenged authority in the field.
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Recent Examples of unchallenged
In April, O’Reilly’s opener was an unchallenged header in the six-yard box after brushing off Santos.
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The administration hasn’t gone unchallenged.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Tsegu pulled away from Justus Kipkorir Limo of Kenya less than five kilometers before the finish line and continued unchallenged to clock 2 hours, 5 minutes and 51 seconds.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Democrat Jeff Kuhn stands unchallenged to run in the primary election for Ward 2.
—Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
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Cerys Jones, New York Times, 13 May 2026
The administration hasn’t gone unchallenged.
—Caleb Groves, AJC.com, 7 May 2026
Tsegu pulled away from Justus Kipkorir Limo of Kenya less than five kilometers before the finish line and continued unchallenged to clock 2 hours, 5 minutes and 51 seconds.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
Democrat Jeff Kuhn stands unchallenged to run in the primary election for Ward 2.
—Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
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The internet seemed to think so as well, as fans on X had an absolute field day with the videos coming out of the Volunteer State this weekend.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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Long options or debit spreads are, at least in absolute terms, fairly priced.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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But Rogers heads into the general election with advantages of his own, including an uncontested primary.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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The result dethroned Europe’s uncontested supremacy over great wine.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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Trump’s endorsement was helpful but not determinative.—
Joe Garofoli,
San Francisco Chronicle,
11 Apr. 2026
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They’ve rarely been determinative in elections — El Paso County casts around 4% of the Democratic vote — but could matter in a close Senate race and in the Gonzales primary.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Nico Paz — Argentina/Como Como were one of the best stories in European football last season, and Paz was their undisputed star, scoring 12 goals from midfield to go with six assists in Serie A.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, is a best-of-generation boxer, having defeated his most high-profile competitors, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, twice each.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Plants tend to grow taller than determinate types and are commonly pruned to maintain a single central stem.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Tomato cages are best used for low-maintenance, determinate, and bushy tomatoes, and are overall easier to set up than stakes.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
17 May 2026
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In a decisive upset, Democrat John Forbes won his party’s nomination in the June 2 primary election for Polk County supervisor in District 1, unseating incumbent Matt McCoy.—
Virginia Barreda,
Des Moines Register,
3 June 2026
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Because more than 70 percent of voters supported other candidates in the first round, both Fujimori and Sánchez have sought to broaden their appeal ahead of the decisive vote.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The nonpartisan Cook Political Report rates the race as a toss up after California voters approved a new congressional map last year to counter Texas' redrawn districts, reshaping the Bakersfield-area 22nd district.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
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One of the protagonists of Portugal’s Nations League triumph was Diogo Jota, who passed away alongside his brother in a tragic car accident last year.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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With a new wave of extraordinary properties, transformative experiences, and a clear vision rooted in sustainability and authenticity, the country is emerging as one of the Caribbean’s most compelling destinations for the discerning traveler.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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The insect can be identified by its flat triangular head, large eyes and clear wings.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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