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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
In the healthcare supply chain, the stakes are unmatched.
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Tina Vatanka Murphy,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The beach is regularly groomed, cleaned, and kept clear of encroaching vegetation, resulting in a pristine white-sand beach that’s unmatched anywhere else in the state.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
But beyond that, silky pants simply give off an aura that is unmatched in the trouser universe.
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Erika Reals,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Virginia-class Block V (United States) Widely regarded as the benchmark for modern attack submarines, the Virginia-class Block V combines exceptional stealth, advanced sonar systems, and unmatched mission flexibility.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unmatched
Tina Vatanka Murphy,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The beach is regularly groomed, cleaned, and kept clear of encroaching vegetation, resulting in a pristine white-sand beach that’s unmatched anywhere else in the state.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
24 June 2026
But beyond that, silky pants simply give off an aura that is unmatched in the trouser universe.
—
Erika Reals,
InStyle,
23 June 2026
Virginia-class Block V (United States) Widely regarded as the benchmark for modern attack submarines, the Virginia-class Block V combines exceptional stealth, advanced sonar systems, and unmatched mission flexibility.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
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Food also figured into other odd roadway incidents.
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Maternal Instinct lays out how Parker moved from a web of odd, though ultimately harmless lies about the fake pregnancy to killing her pregnant friend (Simmons-Hancock), and abducting her unborn fetus to present to her then-boyfriend, Wade Griffin, as their own.
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Powell became emotional again when the prosecutor said Walton’s sister – his only close surviving relative – fully supported the decision to set him free.
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The Toronto fan base, which landed a finalist at every position and two outfielders, is Langeliers’ only true obstacle left to overcome en route to a starting job at the All-Star Game.
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That was the most of any player in that tournament, earning Kane the Golden Boot that year and tying Lineker’s record for the most goals by an England player in a single World Cup.
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Under state law, any single gift — or multiple gifts from the same source that add up to $50 or more during the annual period — must be disclosed.
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Gen Z, raised with unparalleled access to technology, has pushed back harder against what many call brain rot, looking for tactile, screen-free time together.
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While agile new companies can offer top AI thinkers massive equity upside, Hassabis’s confidence is rooted in Google’s structural advantages, including its unparalleled ecosystem of data, integrated hardware, and sheer computing power.
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To start, Lendeborg is an exceptional passer who can run point from the forward position.
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Collectors are competing for works with scarcity, exceptional provenance, and a clear place in art history.
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Our work complements beautifully the extraordinary work that has already been done by the producers, sales agents and distributors of Mike Leigh’s films over the years.
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The Vietnam War was fought by young Americans thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
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Our sports partners appreciate the unrivaled quality of our production, and our commitment to making every sporting event as big and spectacular as possible.
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Apple already dominates consumer display quality, with the iPad Pro and Mac Pro offering unrivalled brightness and HDR performance.
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And with such excellent transit, there can be much greater housing density.
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His group stage has been consistently excellent without announcing itself — the kind of contribution that shows up in the table rather than the highlights.
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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