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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
Its brick-and-mortar integrity is virtually unmatched among surviving residential structures of its era.
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Their scenes together have an erotic earthiness unmatched by almost any other onscreen Heathcliff-Cathy combo.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
And at under $50, the value is unmatched.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The menu features prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and homemade pastas, combining long-standing culinary traditions with unmatched warmth and personality.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
Their scenes together have an erotic earthiness unmatched by almost any other onscreen Heathcliff-Cathy combo.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
And at under $50, the value is unmatched.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
The menu features prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood, and homemade pastas, combining long-standing culinary traditions with unmatched warmth and personality.
—Pioneer Press, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
Adjective
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But we were left with an odd bitterness and powdery feeling in our mouths after eating the testing pieces.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tyler Mahle had his first reasonably healthy season since 2022 and, despite some odd underlying metrics, prevented runs.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Long before his sermons, the bling, and the criminal convictions, Singh was the only son of a landlord in a quiet Rajasthan village, according to the group’s website.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Vinatieri was the only one in the class who was a part of the Patriots’ dynasty.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The officer fired a single shot from his handgun, striking Sosa-Celis in his right thigh.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Raise the minimum wage, ban private equity and institutional investors from buying single family homes, provide incentives to emerging industries like clean energy to bring new high paying jobs to Texas.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Surrounded by natural splendor and graced with amenities that enrich contemporary life, Red Ledges offers an unparalleled choice for a rich and meaningful lifestyle.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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Hiking trail access directly from the property for daytime adventures and a dark-sky community with unparalleled views of the stars from your rooftop for late nights by your private fire pit.—
David Duran,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even when dining on the patio, the cuisine is exceptional, which comes as no surprise since Seabourn is a member of the famous culinary Chaîne des Rôtisseurs association.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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The service is exceptional, and the food is delicious, especially the fluffy, build-your-own omelet.—
USA TODAY NETWORK,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Memory chipmakers have also seen extraordinary surges due to expectations for the AI buildout to boost demand for data storage.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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Private schools, particularly Catholic schools, have demonstrated extraordinary success — even in communities struggling with poverty.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The kind where kids tackle each other; the kind with violence, an unrivaled dominance in the cultural psyche, and concussion concerns.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Physicists will get an unrivaled look into the workings of quarks and gluons and yet another chance to grapple with nature’s strongest force.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Six solid to excellent major leaguers, two average ones and 11 busts.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Use Dryer Balls to Keep Sheets Separated Dryer balls are an excellent tool for combating tangled sheets.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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