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
The rollback of affirmative action and the growing resistance to DEI initiatives signal a broader cultural shift that, if unchallenged, will erode decades of social progress.
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Anne Tapp Jaksa, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
Historically, Blue Cross Blue Shield has exercised an unchallenged hegemony over Alabama's health insurance market.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
But while Trump is buffeted by the movements of stock and bond markets, the concerns of big-business backers, dissenting voices within his own White House, and public opinion, Xi governs unchallenged and is largely insulated from such hour-to-hour pressures.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Western Europe reveals the devastating outcomes of unchallenged Islamism.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for unchallenged
Anne Tapp Jaksa, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2025
Historically, Blue Cross Blue Shield has exercised an unchallenged hegemony over Alabama's health insurance market.
—Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
But while Trump is buffeted by the movements of stock and bond markets, the concerns of big-business backers, dissenting voices within his own White House, and public opinion, Xi governs unchallenged and is largely insulated from such hour-to-hour pressures.
—Michael Schuman, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Western Europe reveals the devastating outcomes of unchallenged Islamism.
—Faisal Kutty, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
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Jewel Loyd — Las Vegas Aces Jewell lives up to her name, stepping through the tunnel looking like an absolute gem in this Jacquemus Canadian tuxedo—a sleek, washed, and polished denim suit.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The United States isn’t a perfect host country, as evidenced during the 2024 Copa America there, but the World Cup will be an absolute success.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Per the filing, the couple's divorce is uncontested and will only need a judge to sign off.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2025
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Her divorce filings indicated the terms of their divorce were uncontested and would only need a sign-off from a judge.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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Another determinative variable would be how quickly rival countries will seize the opportunity to attract disillusioned investors with favorable tax regimes and strategic incentives.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Although the regulation explicitly states that no one factor is determinative, the case law tells a somewhat different story.—
Peter J Reilly,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2025
Adjective
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But the big goal—undisputed lightweight glory—slipped through his fingers in a razor-close loss to Devin Haney in May 2023.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Areas to Visit Montego Bay Montego Bay is the undisputed beach capital of the island, with hotels and resorts of every shape and size lining its powdery fine sands.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Then space your determinate tomatoes out by 18 to 24 inches per plant and your indeterminate tomato plants 18 inches apart.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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Then space your determinate tomatoes out by 18 to 24 inches per plant and your indeterminate tomato plants 18 inches apart.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the decisive third set, Sabalenka double-faulted to give Gauff a break for 2-1. Gauff led 3-1 and had break points for 4-1 but Sabalenka held and then broke for 3-all.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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In the seventh, San Francisco landed its decisive blow.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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Clara Adams, a sophomore at North Salinas High School, crossed the finish line first at last Saturday’s meet and immediately ran to her father, David Adams, to celebrate.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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The countries expelled each other’s top diplomats last year over the killing of a Sikh Canadian activist in Canada and allegations of other crimes.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The condition of the two others was not immediately clear.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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The alliance contends that the city already is failing to meet the milestones of the agreement and has no clear path to that goal.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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