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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
These rooms are smaller, and some feel a little dated, but the atmosphere is unmatched.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
His work ethic is unmatched, his ability to identify talent is believed to be top-notch, and his people skills are strong.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The pure joy of watching 30 fans – many donning their orange Camp Half Blood T-shirts – pull up to the worship site of Percy’s father was unmatched.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Toss unmatched or damaged Tupperware, old gadgets, and duplicate kitchen tools to free up space.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2026
His work ethic is unmatched, his ability to identify talent is believed to be top-notch, and his people skills are strong.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 May 2026
The pure joy of watching 30 fans – many donning their orange Camp Half Blood T-shirts – pull up to the worship site of Percy’s father was unmatched.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 26 May 2026
Toss unmatched or damaged Tupperware, old gadgets, and duplicate kitchen tools to free up space.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
Adjective
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Some kind of carpet beetle, with the odd centipede joining the parade.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Her dad, Captain Jack (Edward James Olmos), the airline’s founder, is one of her only champions until Daniel shows up.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Their only inheritance is a legacy of two-bit crime that inspires them to run increasingly audacious frauds.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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The Lightning have not won a single playoff round since Bednar’s Colorado team defeated them in the 2022 Cup Final, but there has been far less chatter about Cooper’s job security.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Adoptive parents can be single, married, or partnered; experienced or not; renters or homeowners; LGBTQ+ singles and couples.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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For those simply seeking to drink in the unparalleled views of Lake Moomaw’s stunning blue water, a drive along State Route 603, also known as Richardson Gorge Road, is an ideal viewing platform.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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After watching Nolan's unparalleled preparation up close, Holland came to Brand New Day with a new outlook on filmmaking.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Where on one hand, the likes of Stark have enjoyed exceptional sales numbers, LiveWire has been struggling quite a bit.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 03,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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Things do not go down without a hitch, despite Hollis’s exceptional menu planning and hosting abilities.—
Alessandra Codinha,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Dylan’s custom Fender Stratocaster reflects both his extraordinary creativity and the pioneering spirit of the American guitar maker.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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Are Henry James’s heroines, surely among the most extraordinary female characters in literary history, really one-dimensional idols?—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The group features sustainable darlings like Babylonstoren in South Africa and true regional gems like the storied La Mamounia, a landmark of Marrakech’s unrivaled hospitality scene.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Anthropologie has been a go-to in my shopping rotation for 16-plus years, thanks to its unrivaled selection of both timeless and trending styles that don’t skimp on quality.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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There are beautiful lake-side beaches and excellent trout fishing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The jury, under the excellent presidency of Park Chan-wook, who was both generous and confident, had extremely varied and highly democratic debates.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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