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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
From Gracie's Tax Bar and Linger Longer Lounge to Rips and Harvey's Wineburger, the dive bar scene in Arizona is unmatched.
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Becky Bartkowski, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
My unmatched record as a felony prosecutor, criminal district judge, and Texas state senator positions me to deliver exactly that.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
As a means for allowing people with different conceptions of the good to live together fruitfully and peacefully, liberalism seems unmatched in human history.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Authenticity of Jim Cramer Jim Cramer's passion for financial education is unmatched.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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Becky Bartkowski, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
My unmatched record as a felony prosecutor, criminal district judge, and Texas state senator positions me to deliver exactly that.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
As a means for allowing people with different conceptions of the good to live together fruitfully and peacefully, liberalism seems unmatched in human history.
—Christopher Beha, New Yorker, 14 Feb. 2026
Authenticity of Jim Cramer Jim Cramer's passion for financial education is unmatched.
—CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
Adjective
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Scout Island, on the north side of the park, is particularly riven through with odd trails and random stick deadfalls.—
Outside,
Outside,
17 Feb. 2026
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For 20-odd years, Adams has been one of Hollywood’s most reliably committed and conscientious performers.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Over the next month, in the only weekend games United will play until Leeds United visit on April 11, Palace and Villa both go to Old Trafford on Sundays after European ties on the Thursdays.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The strait is the only way to ship crude from oil-rich Persian Gulf countries to the rest of the world.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In other cases, there might be hundreds of these chameleon companies registered at a single address.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Feb. 2026
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In the dugout, after hitting an RBI single off Zac Gallen, Kyle made the mistake of catching a video of the TV broadcast.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
21 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Brought to you by the Crown Shy team, the service at Overstory is almost unparalleled, with a keen eye for detail.—
Emily Saladino,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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Moscow had assumed that its immense nuclear arsenal, unparalleled natural resources, and extensive territory in the heart of Eurasia would keep Russia competitive with China and the United States.—
Alan Cullison,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The event will focus on wisdom and wellness, featuring engaging speakers, meaningful conversations, and breathtaking coastal views paired with exceptional cuisine, according to a news release.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Sponsored by the Christopher Isherwood Foundation, the award honors exceptional work and encompasses fiction, travel writing, memoir and diary.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But the fundraising efforts have been an extraordinary example of the community that continues to exist, Frenkel said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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The Poster House show is founded on the private collection of Michael Lellouche, who, in his introduction to the accompanying book, points out an extraordinary symbiosis.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Its special nature lies in its unrivaled power, and the unusual combination of muscle car DNA, with 3 rows of seating, and its substantial amount of space, power, and utility.—
Tony Leopardo,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Kristersson is one of the hundreds of politicians, diplomats, security officials, and arms dealers gathering at the Munich Security Conference this weekend to consider the end of a period of unrivaled American power.—
Isaac Stanley-Becker,
The Atlantic,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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There’s also bubbles (the champagne by the glass selection is excellent) and raclette cart service.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The regular season is different from the playoffs, but surely Detroit is champing at the bit to get a rematch of last year’s excellent first-round matchup with the Knicks this postseason.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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