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having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability an inimitable performer of violin solos

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Recent Examples of inimitable Her cheeks were glowing with the inimitable rosy flush that launched a thousand makeup tutorials. Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025 The actor took to the streets of Paris to carry the event’s iconic flame in his inimitable style ahead of the event’s opening ceremony. Raven Brunner, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 It has just been announced that their fearless leader, the inimitable Dave King, is currently battling a very serious health condition. Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2025 Seeing the Chicago Cubs play, along with an incredibly loyal fan base, is an inimitable experience. Wendy Altschuler, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inimitable
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Adjective
  • The Rays aren’t definitively the only hold-up, though.
    Evan Drellich, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
  • His only real competition for the honor is Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, but even then, Gilgeous-Alexander was a clear frontrunner at that point.
    Nick Crain, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
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  • When these guys become older, their skills will be even more extraordinary.
    Jeff Benjamin, Billboard, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Even Wells, one of the most extraordinary advocates of racial justice in American history, refrained from directly confronting white supremacists when her advocacy would mean more Black loss.
    Amy Gais / Made by History, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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  • More Deebo Samuel news: 49ers Send Star WR Deebo Samuel to Commanders in Blockbuster Trade Samuel will take his talents to the nation's capital and look to take the Commanders to the next level after an excellent year for the young Washington team.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
  • Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.
    Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 2 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Young professionals are well suited for the rapidly changing media landscape, while those with years of experience preserve the incomparable knowledge that comes from authenticity, agility and humility crucial in communications.
    Deepa Nagraj, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
  • Then there are the particulars of the Art Deco building itself, including a whole tower’s worth of customers who live upstairs (who can take advantage of personal-shopping services, and request a staffer bring up a selection of outfits to try on before a big night) and the incomparable Red Room.
    Kim Velsey, Curbed, 7 Mar. 2025
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  • One exceptional find this season is Ashlyn —founded by the South Korean designer Ashlynn Park—which had a number of looks on display in an art gallery in Paris’ first arrondissement.
    Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The core motion module is capable of a maximum joint torque of 300 N·m, a peak torque density of 203 N·m/kg, and exceptional mobility with a walking speed of 2 m/s, along with a natural human-like gait.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Her commitment to regional theater was unparalleled.
    Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
  • The Max was unparalleled in delivering fast, reliable WiFi 7 access.
    Anthony Karcz, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
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  • After hours inside, ogle the matchless architecture of the nearby Palace Museum, stroll the beautiful trails and soak in some glorious views, Chinese ink paintings come to life.
    Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Watching him in action was a privilege - his persona and skill were matchless pic.twitter.com/pcOV2GJGXK — Paul Rudnick (@PaulRudnickNY) July 18, 2024 RIP Bob Newhart.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 July 2024
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  • The seemingly darker avant-garde direction the Grammy winner appeared to be heading signaled for many fans a return to the unique Gaga sounds that characterized peerless projects like The Fame Monster and Artpop.
    Chris Malone Mendez, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Watch Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on Disney+ Eternals After exterminating the invasive Deviants, the Eternals, a group of ancient heroes with unique powers, separate for 500 years.
    Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025

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“Inimitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inimitable. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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