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
But Reiter is nevertheless troubled that Epstein’s behavior went unchallenged by so many people in positions of authority for decades.
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Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
More importantly, leaders are starting to question assumptions that have gone unchallenged for years, driving real change.
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Sameer Gulati,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
The Goldman finding doesn’t go unchallenged.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
QatarEnergy had planned to almost double its domestic LNG output before Iranian strikes took out 17% of its capacity and stalled the expansion work, leaving the US unchallenged as the world’s largest producer.
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Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
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Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
More importantly, leaders are starting to question assumptions that have gone unchallenged for years, driving real change.
—
Sameer Gulati,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
The Goldman finding doesn’t go unchallenged.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
QatarEnergy had planned to almost double its domestic LNG output before Iranian strikes took out 17% of its capacity and stalled the expansion work, leaving the US unchallenged as the world’s largest producer.
—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
18 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unchallenged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
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Be highly suspicious of content that offers simple, absolute solutions to complex medical conditions.
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The Dutton side of Dutton Ranch is mostly represented by Carter, whose quasi-romance with Oreana Jackson bogged down last week’s episode, and who this week is an absolute mess.
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But after Jhon Cordoba fell to the ground in search of a penalty, the ball dribbling uncontested towards Munoz’s right-hand side, the defender fired the ball towards the far corner — a tiny deflection of Steve Kapuadi’s boot completely wrongfooting Mpasi.
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Lawler is uncontested in the Republican primary.
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For them, flexibility is often valued but not determinative; a return-to-office mandate may be an inconvenience rather than a constraint.
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Trump’s endorsement was helpful but not determinative.
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The undisputed favorite at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship this week is Nelly Korda.
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Bastard son Alyn of Hull (Abubakar Salim), the undisputed MVP of this battle, jumped to battle Sharako and avenge his father.
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Plants tend to grow taller than determinate types and are commonly pruned to maintain a single central stem.
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Compassionate release emerged from the Sentencing Reform Act of 1984, a statute better known for eliminating parole and ushering in the modern era of determinate sentencing.
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The holiday marked the 205th anniversary of the 1821 Battle of Carabobo, which brought Venezuela a decisive victory over Spanish royalist forces.
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The Russian president also anticipated a quick, decisive victory.
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There are many general rules and tools people can use to help ensure their retirement savings last.
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As for 29-year-old Greenway notched six points in 40 games with the Sabres last season and scored three points in 13 Stanley Cup Playoff games with Buffalo during the 2025-26 campaign.
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Emergency crews continue to assess the situation in different parts of the country, while authorities are expected to provide a clearer picture in the coming hours regarding material damage, injuries and possible fatalities.
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There’s clear evidence that some of the links between larger climate patterns in the atmosphere are being altered by climate change, Trenberth said.
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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