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 However, some will still find this airport to be easier, given the unmatched flight availability to and from Cancún. Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025 This unique collaboration with Burnley launches our X UK: A New Chapter strategy, and showcases how X’s unmatched real-time engagement and highly active global audience will transform sports fandom through unrivalled, authentic engagement for clubs and teams into the future. Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 18 July 2025 Perched right on the shores of Lake Louise, the Chateau provides unmatched access to trails, paddling, and views of Victoria Glacier. Taryn White, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 Adobe Photoshop is the world's most capable image editing software, with mind-blowing AI effects, unmatched auto-selection tools, and strong collaboration features, all in a helpful and polished interface. Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmatched
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  • The ever-changing face of modern gin has birthed many styles to pique the palate of the gin aficionado—or anyone partial to the odd G&T.
    Camille Berry, Vogue, 15 July 2025
  • Depicted as short and animalistic in the comics, the tall, hunky Jackman seemed like an odd fit, but his interpretation of the retractable-clawed superhero is now definitive in mainstream popular culture.
    EW.com, EW.com, 14 July 2025
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  • Guests are led behind a velvet curtain and through a hidden bookcase into the NAVI lounge inside Post Oak Hotel, the only Forbes Five-Star hotel in Texas.
    Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The winner of the championship is not the only concern; in a full season format, 2nd has value over 4th has value over 10th has value over 17th.
    Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 31 July 2025
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  • Support individual stems with single bamboo stakes; multiple stems may benefit from a grow-through grid or tomato cage.
    Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2025
  • Machado began the bottom of the sixth with a single grounded through the middle of the infield on the first pitch of his at-bat.
    Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
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  • Athletes have unparalleled opportunities to capitalize on their sports stardom these days by threading together business, advocacy and philanthropic ventures via social media and online communities.
    Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 19 July 2025
  • In a new initiative named the Artistic Ambassador Network, the hair care brand, owned by the L’Oréal Group, has assembled a unique collective of 20 esteemed celebrity stylists, colorists, and educators to elevate their unparalleled expertise and knowledge within the beauty industry.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 July 2025
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  • Physicists are creating quantum computers with exceptional computing speeds, enabling a new kind of analytics and cryptography.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The potato’s innovations, though, are still exceptional.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025
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  • The path to extraordinary results starts with recognizing what already comes naturally to you.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
  • While the star attractions, Hidden Dune and Star Dune, tower approximately 750 feet above the valley floor, one of the park’s extraordinary features is Medano Creek, a seasonal stream that emerges in spring and early summer.
    Taryn White, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2025
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  • Today, this canal is a natural lazy river, at once a testament to the immense history of the land and a relaxing destination to enjoy the unrivaled beauty of the Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve.
    Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
  • Coco Gauff showcased her unrivaled fortitude in a grueling French Open triumph.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 June 2025
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  • One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.
    The Atlantic Culture Desk, The Atlantic, 23 July 2025
  • Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.
    Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2025

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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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