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
One performance endures a half-century later, a record so unchallenged through the years that even its owner’s faulty memory cannot erase it.
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Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 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
The safety of our citizens, our way of life and preservation of Western civilization take precedence over hate speech, which would go unchallenged and unchecked.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
More than half of the 18 races for county board seats went unchallenged in this election cycle, a repeat from two years ago.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 25 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
The safety of our citizens, our way of life and preservation of Western civilization take precedence over hate speech, which would go unchallenged and unchecked.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
More than half of the 18 races for county board seats went unchallenged in this election cycle, a repeat from two years ago.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
Adjective
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And amidst delicate stripes, elastic waistbands, and flowing silhouettes, pajama pants have gone from a passing trend to an absolute staple of the contemporary wardrobe.—
Marilú Almaguer,
Glamour,
9 May 2026
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Just a force on the mound, and an absolute bulldog in terms of innings.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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In a special Senate primary to fill the seat vacated when Vice President JD Vance was inaugurated, Sherrod Brown won the Democratic primary, and Republican John Husted, who was appointed to Vance's seat, ran uncontested for the GOP nomination.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Counsil and Ma are both running uncontested in their respective primaries.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
6 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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The butter cow is the undisputed star of the show.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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Donaldson is now the undisputed king of YouTube with 483 million subscribers.—
Alex Sherman,Zach Vallese,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Don't Crowd Determinate Tomatoes Most paste varieties, patio, and compact selections, and some slicing tomatoes are determinate.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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The absolute minimum spacing for tomato plants is 18 to 24 inches between plants and three feet between rows for determinate tomato varieties.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 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
Adjective
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In a rematch of last year’s championship, Jefferson defeated Oconee County 4-3 on penalty kicks to win the girls 3A state title Tuesday at Duluth High School.—
Sarah Spencer,
AJC.com,
13 May 2026
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Two losses in last month’s three league matches gave the impression of momentum slipping, and even if performances improved towards the end of April, something different was needed to shift the energy towards the club.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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This brief genius window can make strategy clearer, reveal missing pieces, and turn vague ideas into usable next steps.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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In West Texas, some locals were hopeful that the exigencies of life in a rural area, where recordkeeping can be rudimentary and property boundaries aren’t always clear, might stymie the project, at least for a little while.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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