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
The Hamas attack, underwritten by Iran, is an assault that cannot go unchallenged.
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
Today’s CEOs have to question if caution may come at too high a cost when a comment section can go unchallenged.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The clear, neutral spirit has dominated American liquor sales for decades, far surpassing whiskey, which once enjoyed an unchallenged status as the nation's preferred spirit.
—Time, 4 June 2025
If left unchallenged, excessive maritime claims could limit the rights and freedoms enjoyed by every nation.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
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Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
Today’s CEOs have to question if caution may come at too high a cost when a comment section can go unchallenged.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
The clear, neutral spirit has dominated American liquor sales for decades, far surpassing whiskey, which once enjoyed an unchallenged status as the nation's preferred spirit.
—Time, 4 June 2025
If left unchallenged, excessive maritime claims could limit the rights and freedoms enjoyed by every nation.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for unchallenged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
Adjective
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Jewel Loyd — Las Vegas Aces Jewell lives up to her name, stepping through the tunnel looking like an absolute gem in this Jacquemus Canadian tuxedo—a sleek, washed, and polished denim suit.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The United States isn’t a perfect host country, as evidenced during the 2024 Copa America there, but the World Cup will be an absolute success.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Per the filing, the couple's divorce is uncontested and will only need a judge to sign off.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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Her divorce filings indicated the terms of their divorce were uncontested and would only need a sign-off from a judge.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Another determinative variable would be how quickly rival countries will seize the opportunity to attract disillusioned investors with favorable tax regimes and strategic incentives.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Although the regulation explicitly states that no one factor is determinative, the case law tells a somewhat different story.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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In late April, Miocic became the longest-serving UFC interim champion, topping the 535-day reign of Renan Barao, who defended his interim title twice before being named undisputed champion.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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The Best v The Best was how FIFA billed it, while broadcaster DAZN’s strapline is ‘Uncontested’, the idea of crowning an undisputed world champion in a competition that was previously contested by only six to eight teams.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
16 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
Adjective
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Yamamoto allowed eight runs in six innings across two regular-season starts last year against the Padres and then had a bad start in Game 1 of the NLDS (3 IP, 5 ER) before throwing five shutout innings in the decisive Game 5.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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There’s an actual path to decisive success, and that can change the political calculus in Washington.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Analysis by Manchester United correspondent Laurie Whitwell United have seen wholesale change since Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s investment into the club, but Cox is the most high-profile departure since the initial wave last year.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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According to his most recent filings with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE), Trump reported $354 million in income from his golf properties last year.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The mist goes on totally clear and doesn’t require any rubbing.—
Brigitt Earley,
Glamour,
16 June 2025
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Additionally, clear policies and upskilling programs aiming to educate the workforce on the new tools, starting from basic concepts to specialized training, can assist in driving adoption rates up.—
Michael Wegmüller,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 25 Jun. 2025.
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