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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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 company's innovation, both its pace and level of variety, are unmatched, and no other automaker has done so as publicly as Mercedes. Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025 Even alongside valid fears of disruptions to Apple’s supply chain, its product suite and global brand power remain unmatched. Catherine Baab, Quartz, 14 Apr. 2025 Plus, the bang-to-buck ratio is unmatched—each box contains 30 masks worth of moisturizing goodness. Annie Blackman, Allure, 10 Apr. 2025 Saturday/Sunday, April 12/13: Full Pink Moon April’s full moon, the pink moon, will rise in the east for North Americans during dusk on Saturday, April 12, in a monthly show of beauty unmatched in nature. Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmatched
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  • Held in the odd year after the presidential election since 1869, Virginia’s gubernatorial race is a cyclical scorecard for voters’ moods and the issues at the forefront of the national consciousness.
    Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
  • At first glance, these pieces seem to appear odd, with crooked teeth and protruding eyeballs.
    Heide Janssen, Oc Register, 20 Apr. 2025
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  • Another: Ty Warren, one of now 14 NFL players from Bryan, Texas — and the only other defensive lineman.
    Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The only Florida location, in Naples, opened in September 2024.
    Michelle Spitzer, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • Each plane has four single suites and four side-by-side suites, two of each at the front of each business class cabin.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
  • In this Oscar-winning documentary, filmmaker Craig Foster free-dives daily in a South African kelp forest to follow a single cephalopod over a year.
    Boutayna Chokrane, Wired News, 22 Apr. 2025
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  • The series’ release finds Kurzel in a phase of unparalleled productivity.
    Andy Hazel, IndieWire, 11 Apr. 2025
  • King David Hotel, Jerusalem Since its 1931 grand opening, the iconic King David Hotel has been a silent witness to the ebb and flow of global events, all while offering unparalleled hospitality to its esteemed guests.
    Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
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  • His answer, given the exceptional political and economic turmoil in Canada, was a bit surprising.
    Ian Austen, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The secret to an exceptional Amatriciana lies in selecting impeccable guanciale Amatriciano—with its perfect balance of tender meat and luxurious fat—creating the foundation upon which this masterpiece is built.
    Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • Harvard University President Alan Garber released an open letter today that provided an exceptional example of leadership integrity when faced with extraordinary external pressure.
    Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • As the investigation unfolds, attention is likely to remain on both the technical aspects of the crash and the extraordinary lives lost in an instant.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • At the heart of the Justice Department’s lawsuit: Allegations that Live Nation leverages its unrivaled position as the nation’s largest concert promoter, ticket seller and venue operator to undermine competition.
    Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Her gymnastics ability and unmatched consistency are unrivaled.
    Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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  • In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025

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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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