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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
ComedyPRO brings together world-class talent and the industry’s leading buyers, sellers, and decision-makers for an unmatched week of opportunity, connection, and celebration.
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Its intensity and passion are unmatched.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
There’s a symbiosis in play here, and the NFL is fully aware that its unmatched popularity is still almost entirely a function of its TV-first delivery scheme.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
The hotel's location, steps from Lisbon's Praça do Comércio, is unmatched for guests looking to explore the city's coolest neighborhoods.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
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Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Its intensity and passion are unmatched.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
There’s a symbiosis in play here, and the NFL is fully aware that its unmatched popularity is still almost entirely a function of its TV-first delivery scheme.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
The hotel's location, steps from Lisbon's Praça do Comércio, is unmatched for guests looking to explore the city's coolest neighborhoods.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
Adjective
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Reed headed for New York City immediately after college and worked a series of odd jobs.—
Assistant Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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An odd introduction to a game of manipulation and backstabbing, perhaps, but that is the duality of Survivor.—
Julie Beck,
The Atlantic,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Barring an Eric Swalwell-style blow-up, the top three — Becerra, Steyer and Hilton — are really the only true contenders.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Scheffler has struggled with opening rounds for most of the year since opening with a 63 in his season debut at The American Express, his only victory.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Two more runs scored on Olson’s single to right and after an inning and a half the Dodgers trailed 5-0.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Instead, it was followed by a final bite in the form of a single petit four featuring the menu’s only evident inclusion of chocolate.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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The start of this hike is especially steep, as is the last half-mile to Herman Lake, but the views are unparalleled.—
Abigail Bliss,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
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For the contestants, Eurovision remains an unparalleled opportunity to build a worldwide fanbase.—
Andrew Jones,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Toulouse pride themselves on a blend of youth and experience in their ranks, but this teenager was exceptional.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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This may seem especially strange given birds’ exceptional vision.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Both political insurgents were elected under extraordinary circumstances.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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The extraordinary Denis Compton was one of England’s great batters over two decades from the late 1930s to the late 50s but was good enough as a footballer to win the league and FA Cup as a winger with Arsenal.—
Paul Newman,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
Adjective
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Based on the Frederick Forsyth novel and the 1973 film adaptation from Universal, The Day of the Jackal follows an unrivaled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal (Redmayne), who makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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The Champions League has historically been their playground, their eight titles an unrivalled point of pride, but the recent seasons have tested their pedigree.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
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Christopher Sanchez has once again been excellent, and Jacob Misiorowski has often looked unhittable with over 14 strikeouts per nine innings.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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The excellent, nonprofit gallery and incubator known as PlatteForum has moved around a bit over the years, and will reopen in the Art District on Santa Fe starting June 5.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
14 May 2026
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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