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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
They’re housed in an acidic formulation, so as not to disturb the skin’s acid mantle (the outermost layer of the barrier), and deliver unmatched hydration and comfort to skin.
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
Scheffler's on-course earnings alone, now over $19.2 million in 2025, are unmatched on the PGA Tour.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The longtime Packers writer also says the unmatched hospitality that inductees and their families receive during their stay in Canton helps to enjoy the moment.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2025
She is widely considered the best pure athlete in tennis, with unmatched court coverage.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2025
Scheffler's on-course earnings alone, now over $19.2 million in 2025, are unmatched on the PGA Tour.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
The longtime Packers writer also says the unmatched hospitality that inductees and their families receive during their stay in Canton helps to enjoy the moment.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 1 Aug. 2025
She is widely considered the best pure athlete in tennis, with unmatched court coverage.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
Adjective
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Sometimes an oven is like that mysterious black box on a magician's stage where odd things go in, and something far more delightful comes out.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The first thing that edged out of this woodwork is the odd confluence of these pitches.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Spencer Danielson’s team started 3-1 last season with the only loss by a field goal at Oregon.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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For now, though, its only shot at Emmy gold is through its nomination for sound editing for a comedy or drama series (half-hour).—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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With respect to Anthony, the Red Sox broached the idea of a long-term deal with his reps prior to the season, but the player was not yet ready to commit, having not yet even taken a single at-bat at Fenway Park.—
Dan Freedman,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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The song had not come out yet but was being considered as the lead single from Swift's sophomore album Fearless.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Come fall, the foliage is unparalleled as the trees on the plateau turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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The stats don’t jump off the page, but the versatility is unparalleled.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
11 Aug. 2025
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The term describes someone over 80 with an exceptional memory — one at least as good as the memories of people who are 20 to 30 years younger.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Or the tax only applies in exceptional situations, such as changing export controls.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The choice is whether to exhaust yourself trying to conduct every note or to lay down a rhythm that enables your entire team to create something extraordinary together.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Shooting for the stars and achieving the extraordinary is nothing new for elite athletes who reach the pinnacle of any sport.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The camp's location on the side of a lush valley overlooking rolling plains provides unrivaled panoramic views as well as wildlife viewing, from both your tent's deck and communal spaces.—
Jenn Rice,
Travel + Leisure,
31 July 2025
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Sony Pictures unveiled its restructuring of its senior film leadership ranks under motion pictures chief Tom Rothman, who ranks as the unrivaled elder statesman of studio leaders in this turbulent moment for Hollywood.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
30 July 2025
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And its large, thin leaves do provide excellent material to us as mulch or in a compost pile.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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From there, Young tossed an accurate ball to Sanders for a would-be first down and it was dropped by the second-year tight end, who has put together an otherwise excellent camp.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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