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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
The Eagles have used the play with unmatched success, most recently in their 40-22 Super Bowl victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in February, when Hurts was pushed into the end zone for a score.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
His vision was timeless, his discipline unmatched, and his influence will endure for generations.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Given the relative scarcity such an arrangement implies and the NFL’s unmatched reach, commercials that air within that content tend to fly off the shelves.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Zellige tile is unmatched in bringing one-of-a-kind personality to a space.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
His vision was timeless, his discipline unmatched, and his influence will endure for generations.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025
Given the relative scarcity such an arrangement implies and the NFL’s unmatched reach, commercials that air within that content tend to fly off the shelves.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Zellige tile is unmatched in bringing one-of-a-kind personality to a space.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
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So, Hilleary will be in the odd position of facing a significant pay cut for getting a big promotion on Capitol Hill.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The iPhone Air Only Supports USB 2 Speeds The iPhone Air is relatively full-featured for such a thin phone, but Apple did make some odd compromises.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The only exception was the 2019 AFCON quarter-final, when Troost-Ekong struck an 89th-minute winner for the Super Eagles.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As of this writing, Williams was 10-of-11 with 86 passing yards and 30 rushing yards, including his team's only touchdown.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Those numbers are rough estimates, because they are based on a single observation.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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At a 12% marginal tax rate, for example, the $6,000 deduction for a single taxpayer who is 65 or older would result in $720 in tax savings.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Eli’s visionary approach to horror, combined with Snoop’s unparalleled creative energy, promises a film that will push boundaries and captivate audiences.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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Rudoy says the pieces are rooted in unparalleled softness and crafted with intention.—
Catherine Salfino,
Sourcing Journal,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The plane, equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, offers exceptional performance and durability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Understanding the mechanics behind these exceptional arms can also be applied to neuroscience and could lead to more robots inspired by these adaptable creatures.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tusk, the Polish prime minister, convened an extraordinary government meeting early on Wednesday, bringing together the country's emergency and military officials.—
Will Gretsky,
ABC News,
10 Sep. 2025
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France’s Prime Minister Francois Bayrou delivers his general policy statement during the parliamentary extraordinary session prior to a confidence vote over the government’s austerity budget, at the National Assembly in Paris on September 8, 2025.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Loreto is one of the region's most enchanting destinations, with unrivaled serenity, a growing wellness community, and an age-old history as the first Spanish colonial mission in the region.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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Dolby Vision’s extra scene by scene picture information and end to end eco-system together with Dolby’s unrivalled relationship with the creative industries have made it a ‘must have feature’ for many AV fans.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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But on a day when Mizzou amassed 595 total yards, converted 4 of 5 fourth downs and got an excellent effort from first-year starting quarterback Beau Pribula, surrendering possession had to fill Kansas followers with a sense of dread.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The openings can keep your feet cool or give you an excellent way to show off some eye-catching socks once the weather get cooler.—
Isis Briones,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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