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
And since 2019, the venture has essentially gone unchallenged.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Thanks to its success winning the Cold War, the national security state has been treated almost as sacrosanct by the U.S. foreign policy establishment, with its logic and institutions going unchallenged and unchecked for decades.
—Michael Singh, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2025
As chants against authoritarianism echoed down Fifth Avenue and homemade signs called for due process and migrant rights, Mangione's effigy stood unchallenged—just another figure in one particular demonstration's crowded landscape.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The Hamas attack, underwritten by Iran, is an assault that cannot go unchallenged.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Thanks to its success winning the Cold War, the national security state has been treated almost as sacrosanct by the U.S. foreign policy establishment, with its logic and institutions going unchallenged and unchecked for decades.
—Michael Singh, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2025
As chants against authoritarianism echoed down Fifth Avenue and homemade signs called for due process and migrant rights, Mangione's effigy stood unchallenged—just another figure in one particular demonstration's crowded landscape.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The Hamas attack, underwritten by Iran, is an assault that cannot go unchallenged.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
Adjective
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Remaining calm under pressure is an absolute must here.—
Bill Rokos,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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However, the overall absolute risk is still small, according to the researchers.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Spanberger ran unopposed for the governor’s nomination, while the Republican nominations for governor and lieutenant governor were also uncontested.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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Furness initiated the uncontested divorce in New York's Suffolk County Supreme Court on May 23, according to court records reviewed by USA TODAY May 27.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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To make market size less determinative and chaos more predictable.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The 10 percent is not determinative for whether an employer has been partially suspended.—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Summitt’s fearless approach — taking on anyone, anywhere — kept Tennessee in the spotlight, with Parker as the undisputed headliner.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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As part of that deal, Álvarez will battle undisputed champion Terence Crawford in a September megafight.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Then space your determinate tomatoes out by 18 to 24 inches per plant and your indeterminate tomato plants 18 inches apart.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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Then space your determinate tomatoes out by 18 to 24 inches per plant and your indeterminate tomato plants 18 inches apart.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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February 2025 Queen of Swords: February’s energy is pushing you to set clear boundaries and make decisive moves, especially in your financial or professional life this month.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Netflix, naturally, has only accelerated its investment in Korean entertainment, carving out a decisive leadership position in the country’s premium online video sector ahead of Korea’s top local players.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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Plus one last trip to a paleontology museum to reflect on and compare what’s been learned along the way, feeling in that excitement like children again.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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The embrace of a boots-on-the-ground mentality, literally, is also notable because this is our last Glasto moment for a sec.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
30 June 2025
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Instead, it must be positioned as a tool to enhance learning and creativity, with clear boundaries to prevent overuse.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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To help guide you through the rest of summer and beyond, dermatologists help break down what body acne is, how to treat it, and the best kinds of products to have in rotation for smoother, clearer skin all over.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 June 2025
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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