unmatched

adjective

ˌən-ˈmacht How to pronounce unmatched (audio)
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 To walk through Dulles is to conjure a feeling of unmatched possibility. — Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 2 Aug. 2026 Asian firms can iterate products, respond to signals, and scale production at a pace unmatched by Western firms. — Yasushi Sasaki, Fortune, 30 July 2026 That feat remained unmatched until Billie Eilish swept through those same categories in 2020. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 The combination of peach and blueberry is unmatched in this sweet dessert. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmatched
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
  1. odd
  2. only
  3. single
  4. unparalleled
  5. exceptional
  6. extraordinary
  7. unrivaled
  8. excellent
Adjective
  • This may seem like an odd one, but this Springsugar hair set comes with three combs, a hair wax stick, and a finishing stick.
    — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The instruments and rhythms dance with Lenae’s sinuous vocals, nudging her into odd pockets, uplifting her notes.
    — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of odd
Adjective
  • For such companies, shifting overseas may be the only way to stay in business.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Through group chats, Iamaleava helped organize player-only practices throughout the summer.
    — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • Analysts caution that the move from the Ohio class to the Virginia class is not a one-for-one trade, as a single Virginia-class sub will carry only about 26% of the missiles of an Ohio-class one.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Wiroon Supasingsiripreecha, head of the institute, said most of the victims suffered a single fatal gunshot wound to a vital area, including the chest or head.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of single
Adjective
  • The lab is a joint venture with Mihira Visual Labs and Animatrik Film Design and offers unparalleled motion capture capabilities, supporting up to 20 performers simultaneously.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • An unparalleled structural system organization that supports the world's tallest building-to-be.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of unparalleled
Adjective
  • The next useful signal is not another debate about whether SpaceX is exceptional.
    — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Younger Americans are more likely to say their parents viewed them as exceptional.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • Six hundred pieces from this extraordinary private collection are featured in an oversized coffee table book, My Time - Blu blu l’amore è blu, published by Christie’s auction house.
    — Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Bringing home a massive 75-inch Sony Bravia display panel with Sony Pictures Core high-bitrate streaming credits and dedicated PS5 gaming auto-calibration for under $900 is an extraordinary value.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
Adjective
  • It’s capped off with a four- to five-hour hike to the Tiger’s Nest, a monastery dramatically clinging to a 9,678-foot cliff with unrivaled views.
    — Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • These versatile and smartly designed space-saving solutions from the mid 20th century remain unrivaled today.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of unrivaled
Adjective
  • Albies is an excellent contact hitter, putting the bat on the ball, and driving the ball to the gaps.
    — Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Located in the heart of the Marais, a restaurant at the Centre Pompidou would have to be pretty special to compete against all the excellent neighboring options.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent

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