as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability the matchless beauty and grandeur of Yosemite Valley

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Recent Examples of matchless In a world of ceaseless tumult, its matchless serenity is more powerful than ever. James Kaplan, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2024 Those who would have him saw somebody matchless. Mikal Gilmore, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2022 The Camp Chef Pro60X ($300) offers two, rocket-like burners with 30,000 BTUs a piece—along with matchless ignition—and a three-sided windscreen to battle the elements. Rob Reed, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022 Pelosi, though, is known for her matchless ability to count votes. Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 18 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for matchless
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  • His only real competition for the honor is Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, but even then, Gilgeous-Alexander was a clear frontrunner at that point.
    Nick Crain, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The Rays aren’t definitively the only hold-up, though.
    Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
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  • To an extraordinary degree, his administration has already succeeded.
    Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Even Wells, one of the most extraordinary advocates of racial justice in American history, refrained from directly confronting white supremacists when her advocacy would mean more Black loss.
    Amy Gais / Made by History, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.
    Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • One exceptional find this season is Ashlyn —founded by the South Korean designer Ashlynn Park—which had a number of looks on display in an art gallery in Paris’ first arrondissement.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The core motion module is capable of a maximum joint torque of 300 N·m, a peak torque density of 203 N·m/kg, and exceptional mobility with a walking speed of 2 m/s, along with a natural human-like gait.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
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  • The festival features a variety of activities, including ice climbing, snowshoeing and sleigh rides, with Banff National Park as an incomparable backdrop.
    Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Starring the incomparable Florence Pugh, The Wonder is a great option for those who love a mystery.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • Her commitment to regional theater was unparalleled.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The Max was unparalleled in delivering fast, reliable WiFi 7 access.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • To watch Jeselnik is to witness a nearly peerless craftsman, who understands that whatever lesser comics complain about today is, in fact, an excuse for their poor art.
    Will DiGravio, TIME, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Superstar country band Midland's peerless understanding of aesthetics and dynamics makes their every interaction with the universe feel like it's dipped in amber and swathed in vintage sepia tones best regarded as Instagram filters in the modern era.
    Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 18 Oct. 2024
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  • Vanderbilt University's sprawling 340-acre campus ranks among the most beautiful college footprints in the country, according to a new review from Condé Nast Traveler.
    Adam Tamburin, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025
  • The moment of Matt seeing Elektra outlined in the rain with his special senses is nothing short of beautiful.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025

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“Matchless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchless. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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