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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This news also positions IBM right at the absolute center of the domestic deep-tech landscape.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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The distinction is not absolute.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Ada County voters had an unusual judicial race on their ballots Tuesday, with one vacant bench position leading to a three-way race in what is typically an uncontested selection.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
20 May 2026
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As the ball bounced into foul territory down the right field line, Call took off and got to third uncontested.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 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 25 May. 2026.
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