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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
Not to mention, the price is unmatched.
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Burke’s combination of talent and desire are unmatched.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Still, those pregame and postgame speeches carry weight, even if there’s much more to Brind’Amour than his unmatched enthusiasm and intensity.
—Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 7 May 2026
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.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026
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Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Burke’s combination of talent and desire are unmatched.
—Matt Le Cren, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Still, those pregame and postgame speeches carry weight, even if there’s much more to Brind’Amour than his unmatched enthusiasm and intensity.
—Cory Lavalette, New York Times, 7 May 2026
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.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unmatched
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
Adjective
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And maybe hold a parallel history of travel and displacement in some odd way?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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The episode included Colbert reminiscing on some odd and unfortunate moments from filming The Late Show, and the host chatting with some of his staff about their roles on the show.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2026
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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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Upon arrival, officers located a person with a single gunshot wound.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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By the time Yohel Pozo hit a walk-off single in the 11th inning, the Lumberjacks had other fans — and even the mascot Fredbird — joining in on the ruckus.—
Warren Mayes,
Chicago Tribune,
17 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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Usually by Terminus, whose exceptional frame and hairless white was itself a sideshow, added to the allure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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This rich tradition has been showcased in the plots and action sequences of countless films, including these eight exceptional, beloved classics.—
David Faris,
TheWeek,
20 May 2026
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Nowhere is this truer than in Russia, a nation marked by a long history of political repression alongside extraordinary literary brilliance, a rare and uneasy combination.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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In the dark tunnels of an active mine near Timmins, Ontario, something extraordinary is leaking out of the Earth.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
18 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 23 May. 2026.
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