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
And since 2019, the venture has essentially gone unchallenged.
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Thanks to its success winning the Cold War, the national security state has been treated almost as sacrosanct by the U.S. foreign policy establishment, with its logic and institutions going unchallenged and unchecked for decades.
—Michael Singh, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2025
As chants against authoritarianism echoed down Fifth Avenue and homemade signs called for due process and migrant rights, Mangione's effigy stood unchallenged—just another figure in one particular demonstration's crowded landscape.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The Hamas attack, underwritten by Iran, is an assault that cannot go unchallenged.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
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Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Thanks to its success winning the Cold War, the national security state has been treated almost as sacrosanct by the U.S. foreign policy establishment, with its logic and institutions going unchallenged and unchecked for decades.
—Michael Singh, Foreign Affairs, 11 June 2025
As chants against authoritarianism echoed down Fifth Avenue and homemade signs called for due process and migrant rights, Mangione's effigy stood unchallenged—just another figure in one particular demonstration's crowded landscape.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
The Hamas attack, underwritten by Iran, is an assault that cannot go unchallenged.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
Adjective
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Historical practice further refutes the idea that the president’s executive power is absolute.—
Steve Woolpert,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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This Week on Max: PCMag's Picks Sinners (July 4) What better way to celebrate America's birthday than with one of the absolute best films of the year?—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Her divorce filing indicated the terms of their divorce were uncontested and would only need a sign-off from a judge.—
Jen Juneau,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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The filing specified the terms of the divorce had been uncontested and would only need to be signed off by a judge.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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To make market size less determinative and chaos more predictable.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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The 10 percent is not determinative for whether an employer has been partially suspended.—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Summitt’s fearless approach — taking on anyone, anywhere — kept Tennessee in the spotlight, with Parker as the undisputed headliner.—
Anthony De Leon,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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As part of that deal, Álvarez will battle undisputed champion Terence Crawford in a September megafight.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
28 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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February 2025 Queen of Swords: February’s energy is pushing you to set clear boundaries and make decisive moves, especially in your financial or professional life this month.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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Netflix, naturally, has only accelerated its investment in Korean entertainment, carving out a decisive leadership position in the country’s premium online video sector ahead of Korea’s top local players.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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The first payments from Canada's digital services tax, which was enacted last year and applies retroactively to 2022, were initially set to be collected Monday.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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Now, a decade and a half after their last album together, the brothers from Virginia have reunited.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
30 June 2025
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To help guide you through the rest of summer and beyond, dermatologists help break down what body acne is, how to treat it, and the best kinds of products to have in rotation for smoother, clearer skin all over.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 June 2025
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Instead, it must be positioned as a tool to enhance learning and creativity, with clear boundaries to prevent overuse.—
Glenn Llopis,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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