as in absolute
not questioned or doubted; not challenged
She is the unchallenged authority in the field.
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Recent Examples of unchallenged
This columnist grew up there too and still calls the Inland Empire home, and those barbs do not and will not go unchallenged.
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Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
When that story goes unchallenged, stigma sticks.
—Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Either Mejia or Malinowski will be favored to beat Republican Randolph Township Councilman Joe Hathaway — who won unchallenged in a GOP primary — in an April 16 special general election to fill the seat for the rest of the term.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Without external proof for investigators and the public to see, official narratives would go unchallenged.
—The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unchallenged
Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
When that story goes unchallenged, stigma sticks.
—Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Either Mejia or Malinowski will be favored to beat Republican Randolph Township Councilman Joe Hathaway — who won unchallenged in a GOP primary — in an April 16 special general election to fill the seat for the rest of the term.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
Without external proof for investigators and the public to see, official narratives would go unchallenged.
—The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
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These are the absolute best bonds.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But this team’s elite farm system — perhaps the absolute top in the NHL — will provide exactly that in the years to come.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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So far, the rest of the statewide GOP ticket is largely uncontested.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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The news didn't impact Chicago early, as an uncontested one-handed slam by Matas Buzelis gave the Bulls an early 5-2 lead and led to an angry timeout by Spurs coach Mitch Johnson 71 seconds into the game.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Between 1995 and 2010, CCM and its presidential candidates could win determinative vote shares while minimizing costly repression and fraud.—
Yonatan Morse,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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But, ultimately, the president would not play a determinative role in interest rate decisions.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
14 Dec. 2025
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From undisputed favorites to brand-new releases, these are the things our editors loved throughout the month of March.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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Lawmakers set multiple rules for deciding disputes over American parents who live abroad, but the first rule was simple and undisputed.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Space supported or caged determinate tomato plants 1½ to 2 feet apart, increasing the spacing to 2 to 2½ feet for unsupported plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Look for determinate tomato varieties, which are less sprawling and more suitable for containers than indeterminate varieties.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
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In these past four weeks, our armed forces have delivered swift, decisive, overwhelming victories on the battlefield victories like few people have ever seen before.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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European luxury is entering a high-stakes first-quarter reporting period as sentiment has taken a decisive hit, just as many of the sector's big names were nearing a turning point after years of declining sales.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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Despite being bothered by his elbow throughout the 2025 campaign, Rodón enjoyed his best season with the Yankees last year.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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More recently, in a case from Tennessee, the Supreme Court ruled last year that states can ban gender affirming care for minors, including surgeries, puberty blockers and hormone treatments.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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For a metro growing as fast as Charlotte, stores that survive will have clear identity on price, in-store experience or convenience, Lempert said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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The board terminated him, and now, for this latest incident to happen, the school board is sending another clear message.—
Jermont Terry,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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