unmatched

adjective

ˌən-ˈmacht How to pronounce unmatched (audio)
Definition of unmatchednext
1
as in odd
being one of a pair or set without a corresponding mate a drawer full of unmatched socks

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2
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 Found just 10 miles from Denali’s summit on a ridge (or nunatak), the locale gives you an unmatched view of the mountain beyond to take on your three- or four-day full buyout. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026 She’ll be joined by fellow drama lead actress nominees and fashion mavens Keri Russell and Zendaya (whose red carpet winning streak is unmatched). — Maane Khatchatourian, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026 Look for the hybrid cultivar ‘Autumn Brilliance’ for unmatched fall foliage. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026 But maybe most visible and most significant this year has been the unmatched depth of both tours, especially with three out of the four Grand Slams missing one of Carlos Alcaraz or Jannik Sinner on the men’s side from the start. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmatched
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
  1. odd
  2. only
  3. single
  4. unparalleled
  5. exceptional
  6. extraordinary
  7. unrivaled
  8. excellent
Adjective
  • How odd that your in-laws can call your bed old and ugly, but balk at insulting their neighbor’s castoffs by not using them.
    — Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2026
  • This led mathematicians to suspect that the odd values were also likely irrational.
    — Lyndie Chiou, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of odd
Adjective
  • To worsen matters, the tent’s only electrolyte analyzer was backlogged and every vital-signs monitor was in use.
    — Vibhu Krishna, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, only officers who have completed one of five specific agency training courses can conduct vehicle stops.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • Adding another carrier could give customers more opportunities to schedule missions without relying on a single aircraft.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • From a single vantage, it is easily regarded as a static group of sculptural elements.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of single
Adjective
  • These passages seem unparalleled in literature and somehow bypass the brain to jolt the nervous system directly.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Italy offers an unparalleled combination of natural beauty, a rich artistic and cultural heritage, and iconic global brands spanning fashion, design, and technology.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of unparalleled
Adjective
  • The machines typically used to compress fuel must deliver enormous bursts of energy with exceptional precision.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The formula’s lead ingredient, soybean ferment extract, is an exceptional resurfacing agent—improving skin’s texture, tone, and radiance without any harsh side effects.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • This keeps the performance informal and keeps the narrative — a staggering odyssey of injustices, abuses, travel adventures, extraordinary coincidences, losses, reunions, reflections and self-analysis — from becoming sensationalized.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Guadagnino speaks in calligraphy; adjectives almost certainly accompany a proper name — the extraordinary, the wonderful, the genius.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • Another is that unrivalled, peril-free dominance or brilliance isn’t very interesting.
    — Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • As the nearly unrivaled face of Second Wave Feminism, Steinem over the decades appeared on hundreds of talk shows hosted by everyone from Dick Cavett, Johnny Carson and David Frost to Howard Stern and Bill Maher.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of unrivaled
Adjective
  • Longbridge is an excellent option, especially for those looking to save money.
    — Liz Knueven,Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Pricing for the conversion starts at 100,000 euros, or roughly $113,670, but does not include the donor 944, which runs around $60,000 in excellent condition, according to Hagerty.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent

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