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 From the most important Royal Navy base in the Caribbean to UNESCO World Heritage Site and modern working marina, its continuity is unmatched and, rarely for such a touristic gem, its authenticity too. Duncan Madden, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026 Carolina has cruised through these playoffs unmatched. Pierre Lebrun, New York Times, 1 June 2026 Meticulously restored, the Queen Anne sits high on a hill above the landscape with unmatched views of Placer County, Folsom Lake, the foothills and the Sierra. David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 30 May 2026 Gibson, who was named Florida Dairy Farmers coach of the year, said Mancino’s determination and effort was unmatched. Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmatched
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  • Inspector Thomas Lynley, eighth earl of Asherton and generally natty guy played by Nathaniel Parker, and his distinctly working-class and perpetually disheveled sergeant, Barbara Havers (Sharon Small), creates a classic odd-couple mix that allows some actual insight into issues of class and gender.
    Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
  • Richmond’s last years were odd.
    Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
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  • The backstory Playa Cativo is one of the only hotels along this quiet stretch of coast—and by far the most luxurious (the only other lodge nearby is a hostel popular with backpackers).
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
  • Robinson wasn't the only Knick who seemed fed up with Wembanyama.
    Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2026
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  • Play/Pause Button 50 States, 50 People Meet the people behind iconic travel experiences in every single US state.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Carolina scored those three goals in 39 seconds, the fastest three goals by a single team in Stanley Cup Final history, making what looked like a no-doubt Vegas win into a game once again.
    Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2026
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  • With unparalleled access to the world's most influential people, the trust of consumers and partners globally, and an unrivaled power to convene, TIME's mission is to tell the essential stories of the people and ideas that shape and improve the world.
    TIME PR, Time, 11 June 2026
  • Amazon was my first (and only stop)—the selection of stylish, budget-friendly lounge sets is unparalleled.
    Jordan Julian, InStyle, 9 June 2026
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  • At scholarship level especially, his record was exceptional — in the 2023-24 campaign, Wilson averaged a goal every 64 minutes, netting 16 in 13 games.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 10 June 2026
  • Passages like these have the curious effect of retrofitting Sinking’s less exceptional moments with their elegant modernity.
    Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
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  • Heat radiates from the pages of this extraordinary novel about a poor family in rural Mississippi in the days leading up to Hurricane Katrina.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
  • Today’s presidential centers require extraordinary amounts of private capital to support broader ambitions.
    Andre Dowell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
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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
  • 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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  • Marquinhos — Brazil/PSG The grizzled leader of PSG’s excellent defence occupies a similar role for Brazil, and his partnership with Gabriel will be the foundation for any deep World Cup run.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 June 2026
  • Watts got another excellent chance in the waning seconds, but the Patriots defense forced the shot to go wide.
    Jack Murray, Boston Herald, 11 June 2026

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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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