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
In many older marriages, where gender norms from years gone by remain unchallenged, this expectation remains stubbornly entrenched.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
But while the region’s lead in roller coaster history and quantity remains unchallenged, Southern California has fallen behind other areas in coaster quality.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Of a 23 member board, the finding that five members may have personally benefited or brought business to their workplace raises questions about the station’s culture, which allowed for such behavior to remain unchallenged.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025
People are suffering under this new order and the Trump administration's lawless actions will not go unchallenged.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unchallenged
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
But while the region’s lead in roller coaster history and quantity remains unchallenged, Southern California has fallen behind other areas in coaster quality.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Of a 23 member board, the finding that five members may have personally benefited or brought business to their workplace raises questions about the station’s culture, which allowed for such behavior to remain unchallenged.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025
People are suffering under this new order and the Trump administration's lawless actions will not go unchallenged.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unchallenged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
Adjective
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Hairston is an absolute burner who ran a 4.28 at the combine and despite his smallish weight, is a very long corner with near 32-inch arms.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But a) there are simply so many other Chappell Roan songs that are better suited for an EDM remix, if such a thing must exist, and b) the remix is an absolute affront to God.—
James Factora,
Them.,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The first came from a wide free kick, which Spurs dealt with ineffectively, allowing Rayan Ait-Nouri an uncontested volley from the edge of the box.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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One uncontested legal wrong remains unaddressed by the Supreme Court: the Trump administration's mistaken deportation of a man to El Salvador in violation of an immigration ruling that had prohibited his removal to that country because of credible threats to his life.—
Devin Dwyer,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Democratic response or lack thereof to Republicans and the Trump agenda will be determinative of voters' enthusiasm to turn out for them in the coming midterm year -- their next big hope to reclaim some power.—
Averi Harper,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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Writing for the majority, Sotomayor said the jury's assessment of Sneed's credibility was determinative.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The city has long been the undisputed epicenter of Black culture in America.—
Cortni Spearman,
Refinery29,
29 Apr. 2025
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The multi-division undisputed champion recalled the awkward and unpredictable moment, questioning whether Songz was joking or genuinely looking for trouble.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
24 Apr. 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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And, in fact, Democrats are winning special elections month after month after month, including most recently a decisive one in Wisconsin earlier this month for the state Supreme Court.—
Isabel Danzis,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
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That’s exactly what WWE fans got inside Allegiant Stadium, with a short but sweet bout that ended in decisive fashion when Cargill demolished Naomi with a massive Jaded finisher.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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McIntire was arrested in Massachusetts last month and faces federal charges in Missouri for allegedly using a homemade incendiary device to ignite the two electric vehicles on March 17.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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The company's Groom's Cake ice cream flavor won its Great Scoop Revival Flavor Tournament last year and will be available in stores beginning May 1, the ice cream maker said in a news release.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Although no concrete action appears to have come from Martin's letters yet, Garcia said the implications are clear.—
Tom Dreisbach,
NPR,
29 Apr. 2025
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That did not stop Mr. Trump, whose message was clear: Opposing him publicly means risking punishment at the hands of the federal government.—
Jonathan Swan,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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