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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
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.
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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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
Adjective
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Some kind of carpet beetle, with the odd centipede joining the parade.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Here, as ever, Kokopeli suggests that clinging to youthful talismans offers no protection against uncertainty, and reasserts the odd mix of disaffection and morbid glee produced by such reactionary impulses.—
Theo Belci,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Her dad, Captain Jack (Edward James Olmos), the airline’s founder, is one of her only champions until Daniel shows up.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Their only inheritance is a legacy of two-bit crime that inspires them to run increasingly audacious frauds.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
4 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
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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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For those simply seeking to drink in the unparalleled views of Lake Moomaw’s stunning blue water, a drive along State Route 603, also known as Richardson Gorge Road, is an ideal viewing platform.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 June 2026
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After watching Nolan's unparalleled preparation up close, Holland came to Brand New Day with a new outlook on filmmaking.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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Where on one hand, the likes of Stark have enjoyed exceptional sales numbers, LiveWire has been struggling quite a bit.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 03,
New Atlas,
3 June 2026
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Things do not go down without a hitch, despite Hollis’s exceptional menu planning and hosting abilities.—
Alessandra Codinha,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Dylan’s custom Fender Stratocaster reflects both his extraordinary creativity and the pioneering spirit of the American guitar maker.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
1 June 2026
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Are Henry James’s heroines, surely among the most extraordinary female characters in literary history, really one-dimensional idols?—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 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
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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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There are beautiful lake-side beaches and excellent trout fishing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The jury, under the excellent presidency of Park Chan-wook, who was both generous and confident, had extremely varied and highly democratic debates.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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