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as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
the house cat is a mouse-hunting machine of unmatched efficiency
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Recent Examples of unmatched
The only reason the Buffs rank this high is football coach Deion Sanders, whose media presence is unmatched in major college football.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Harp said Keane’s dedication to her role was unmatched.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Patterson’s credentials, among the coaches accessible to USC in its search, are unmatched.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The service The service at the hotel is unmatched without being overbearing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Jan. 2026
Harp said Keane’s dedication to her role was unmatched.
—Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 26 Jan. 2026
Patterson’s credentials, among the coaches accessible to USC in its search, are unmatched.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The service The service at the hotel is unmatched without being overbearing.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
Adjective
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What begins as an odd arrangement gradually becomes a warm, unconventional bond — and an unpredictable love.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Jan. 2026
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Their misadventures spiral into odd, escalating situations that would play better with sharper writing or more adventurous direction.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Trump was not the only person present at the executive order signing ceremony to have personal testimony regarding drug and alcohol addiction.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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That is the only charge Mangione faces that carries the potential death penalty.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Draco will be a single spacecraft reentry, with a specific trajectory, mass, and design, Anselmo said.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Utah cut the deficit to a single basket by halftime and tied it at 54-54 on a driving layup from Bailey 72 seconds into the second half.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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At first, the message was pure promise and a vision of unparalleled intelligence deployed at scale.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The three-night Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show broadcast will celebrate the show’s unparalleled legacy.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The ship offers a rare opportunity to follow in the footsteps of historic polar explorers, paired with refined design, exceptional cuisine and a strong scientific mission.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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At Old Trafford a fortnight earlier in the third round of the FA Cup, the game management of Kostoulas was exceptional in helping to protect a 2-1 lead as a late substitute.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The evening brought together chefs, civic leaders, business innovators, artists and community advocates to honor renewal, rebuild momentum and remind Angelenos what makes the city extraordinary.—
Michelle Edgar,
Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The contest aims to highlight extraordinary moments from beneath the surface that usually go unseen.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Sly Dunbar, whose drumming with bassist Robbie Shakespeare made for an all-but-unrivaled reggae rhythm section utilized by such greats as Bob Marley, Bob Dylan and Mick Jagger, has died.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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Unique project Blended with that positivity is an unrivaled level of knowledge and leadership from which Cadillac will be able to draw upon.—
Aleks Klosok,
CNN Money,
26 Jan. 2026
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The German is an excellent all-round forward who excels in bringing the best out of the teammates around him.—
Graham Ruthven,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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While not every product in the brand’s SOS collection includes hypochlorous acid (an excellent anti-acneic ingredient), the serum does.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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