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 Our best argument in favor of London is that the city has so much to offer and London remains unmatched in the richness and diversity of its ecosystem. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Fire erupted in the morning skies over Siberia on June 30, 1908, as an atmospheric explosion occurred that remains unmatched by any similar event in modern history. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026 Then a trip to the farmers market and local antique stores, a dip in the Delaware if weather permits, capped by an evening on the deck of the Tasting Room for taking in the unmatched golden hour on the valley. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026 Those customers and patients trust in Boots’ unmatched authority, capability and leadership across health, wellness and beauty. — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unmatched
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
Adjective
  • Those visual gags feel like an odd fit for the material; Ishiguro is known more for low-grade existential sadness than slapstick.
    — Natasha O'Neill, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
  • McKee has had a bit of an odd season starting from training camp when the Eagles brought in veteran Andy Dalton to challenge for the backup job.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
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  • Thinking that writing code was the only bottleneck for deploying new software is like the Titanic seeing the tip of the iceberg and assuming there was nothing underneath it.
    — Brian Jenney, IEEE Spectrum, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Governors are responding the only way the current system allows.
    — Neil Chatterjee, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
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  • SpaceX shares jumped nearly 8% on Wednesday, their best single-session performance since August.
    — Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The single-aisle jet, which can have up to 230 seats, was introduced at the Paris Air Show in 2017 to help Boeing compete with rival Airbus.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026
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  • China offered labor, scale and, eventually, an industrial ecosystem of unparalleled depth.
    — Keyu Jin, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
  • And the service is unparalleled, including bathrooms that are cleaned after every use—our own houses aren’t that tidy.
    — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026
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  • When machines can instantly replicate the average, the only true moat is the exceptional.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The Brewers have an exceptional amount of talent too, and Murphy's routine of pretending like his team is a bunch of humble farmers who were playing stickball out back a few days ago is absurd and offensive.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
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  • Some of the rooms are off-limits, but visitors will get to see Duke's extraordinary collection of Islamic art.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The Portland decision — based in part on data the Department of Justice later admitted was false — prompted an extraordinary filing by Judge Jay Bybee, who all but pleaded with the court to rehear the case and interpret the law differently.
    — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
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  • The Iran war has shown America’s unrivaled ability to project military might, but also that such power only goes so far.
    — Anna Mulrine Grobe, Christian Science Monitor, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Malone was a telecom engineer who became an unrivaled financial engineer, disassembling and reassembling a vast array of holdings.
    — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2026
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  • Williams aims to help build a county government that works for everyday people by lowering the cost of living, delivering excellent county services and protecting fundamental rights.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Nikko Remigio’s reputation as a return man isn’t splashy plays, but rather excellent ball security.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026

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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

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