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
Democrat Jeff Kuhn stands unchallenged to run in the primary election for Ward 2.
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Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
One performance endures a half-century later, a record so unchallenged through the years that even its owner’s faulty memory cannot erase it.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The result is that technological monopoly often remains unchallenged, making market power a permanent feature of modern capitalism.
—Mordecai Kurz, Time, 20 Apr. 2026
In San Diego, in a city without a team in the NFL, NBA or NHL, the Padres are virtually unchallenged for dollars from fans and corporate sponsors.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Christin Lazerus, Chicago Tribune, 2 May 2026
One performance endures a half-century later, a record so unchallenged through the years that even its owner’s faulty memory cannot erase it.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
The result is that technological monopoly often remains unchallenged, making market power a permanent feature of modern capitalism.
—Mordecai Kurz, Time, 20 Apr. 2026
In San Diego, in a city without a team in the NFL, NBA or NHL, the Padres are virtually unchallenged for dollars from fans and corporate sponsors.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
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There are alternative routes for vessels if Malacca is blocked, meaning a closure could prove more of an inconvenience than an absolute barrier to trade.—
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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The Sabich case became an absolute sensation in the media, not just in America but also globally, and Longet was internationally labeled Aspen’s femme fatale.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Wilson, 83, was elected in 2010 and ran uncontested in her most recent primary in 2024.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2026
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For a new magistrate judge, they’ll be appointed to the position for an 18-month probationary period before facing an uncontested election, where voters will decide whether the judge should be retained.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
13 May 2026
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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
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Fifty years ago, France was the undisputed leader in wine.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
15 May 2026
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This is exactly why Amazon products truly are the undisputed champions of the value-for-money lifestyle, and with Amazon's Deals of the Day dropping prices even more, this is the best time to make those major tech upgrades.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
15 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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For determinate or semi-determinate tomato plants, which are shorter than indeterminate varieties but produce multiple stems, a cheap, easy-to-find tomato cage will often do the trick, says Farrell.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
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During my lifetime there have been 55 years in which my country has engaged in prolonged and endless conflicts or wars, few of which have brought a decisive victory.—
Letters to the Editor,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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What initially looked like a decisive campaign by the US and Israel has evolved into a stagnant and prolonged conflict, with the threat of further escalation hanging over the region.—
Amena Bakr,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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Closing arguments Republican candidates for governor Chris Carr (from left), Clark Dean, Rick Jackson, Burt Jones, Gregg Kirkpatrick, Brad Raffensperger, Tom Williams and Ken Yasger appear at the Atlanta Press Club Loudermilk-Young governor debate last month.—
Adam Beam,
AJC.com,
19 May 2026
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Most recently, the RSF carried out drone attacks on Khartoum International Airport and other areas near the Sudanese capital, which the army seized control of last year.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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However, its clear, three-syllable song, often repeated during the breeding season, is easy to remember.—
Christopher Gangemi,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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What’s clear in hearing Tuch talk is that the decision isn’t going to be solely about money.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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