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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
Thank you to our incredible service members who carried out this operation with unmatched skill and courage.
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Brandon Downs, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Buffett departs with an unmatched record.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Jim Cameron’s passion is unmatched.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
With a career that continues to evolve and a tour that reminded audiences of her unmatched live presence, Brandy remains a constant source of inspiration for those who value authenticity, discipline, and timeless expression.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 29 Dec. 2025
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Brandon Downs, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Buffett departs with an unmatched record.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026
Jim Cameron’s passion is unmatched.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 2 Jan. 2026
With a career that continues to evolve and a tour that reminded audiences of her unmatched live presence, Brandy remains a constant source of inspiration for those who value authenticity, discipline, and timeless expression.
—Mecca Pryor, Essence, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unmatched
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
Adjective
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Toronto netminder Dennis Hildeby stoned Trevor Zegras on a breakaway, and later made consecutive saves on Matvei Michkov and Sean Couturier to spring the odd-man rush that led to Cowan's goal.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The details of Cooper’s crime seemed too tempting to McNally, a high school dropout turned military-airplane electrician who’d pursued odd jobs and scams since being discharged.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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With us, more so than anything, that’s our only issue.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The only other player who fell off a cliff after a similar rookie season since 2000 was Michael Clayton of the Buccaneers (from 2004 to 2005, and all points thereafter).—
Michael Salfino,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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According to another shopper, the battery lasts long enough to clean their entire apartment in one single charge.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cosmic said the Santa Rosa home is the first single-family home being built using its AI technology.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The moment where Godzilla unleashes his atomic breath is a moment of unparalleled horror and, in a perverse way, beauty.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Conditions were only made worse by recent military defeats, crippling sanctions, corruption, and an unparalleled water crisis.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Together, these innovations position the D19 not only as a high-performance SUV but also as a vehicle engineered for exceptional control and confidence in a variety of driving conditions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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The Distinguished Alumni Award recognizes Waubonsee graduates who demonstrate exceptional achievement and meaningful, ongoing contributions to their professions, communities and alma mater, the release said.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Packed with extraordinary gorilla behavior never filmed before, this is a story of hope and joy.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Johnson’s ability to rapidly guide the Bears here registers as extraordinary.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Basin’s unique sauna ceremonies, thermal pools, and glacial lounges combine cutting-edge science and wellness techniques with the Fairmont’s unrivaled attention to detail and service.—
Meaghan Kenny,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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There’s always been a buzz about the 22-year-old, but his unrivalled technical ability on both feet has added a layer of unpredictability to City’s attacking approach.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Transition metal fluorides are widely regarded as promising cathode materials because of their high theoretical voltages and excellent thermal stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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