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 While his skills might be questionable, his fashion game is unmatched. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2025 The vibes were unmatched thanks in part to an awesome playlist. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 Its economy roared, and its military power went unmatched. Dennis Ross, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2025 Trishna’s performances are consistently polished, and her attention to detail in her vocal technique is unmatched. Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmatched
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  • Cannes has been known to pull off the odd spectacular stunt too.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
  • There are extravagant rock concerts, evil giant babies, fiery demons, and of course, the odd robot as well.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
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  • Toni wasn't the only sister to pay tribute with a video.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Jordan Burks had the only double-double of the night for either team, with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
    Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
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  • The singer-songwriter first announced the single in January 2024 with an audio excerpt posted on Instagram.
    Abigail Lee, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Without a single source of truth, organizations struggle to make informed decisions, manage costs or build resilience in the face of unpredictability.
    Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • The modern American steakhouse will be affiliated with the iconic Loews Hotel Kansas City, welcoming guests to indulge in an unparalleled culinary journey spanning nearly 10,000 square feet across two floors.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The philosophy behind Four Seasons Whistler's spring program reflects a profound understanding that this transitional season offers not compromise but enhancement—not a diluted version of winter or summer but a unique period with distinctive character and unparalleled variety.
    Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
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  • However, the fact that the female figure may represent a priestess holding religious objects makes the discovery exceptional, as the researchers write.
    Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Despite their extensive tag team history, the match devolved into a repetitive exchange of superkicks, failing to showcase the wrestlers' true abilities and leaving fans disappointed, especially amidst an otherwise exceptional WrestleMania card.
    Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
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  • Moral Feelings, Moral Reality, and Moral Progress by Thomas Nagel Omer Bartov ‘Infinite License’ The memory of the Holocaust has, perversely, been enlisted to justify both the eradication of Gaza and the extraordinary silence with which that violence has been met.
    Catherine Hall, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2025
  • In an extraordinary criticism of one state agency by another, Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation told legislators that a department led by then-Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis may have buried thousands of complaints Floridians made against property insurance companies.
    Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 4 Apr. 2025
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  • Hitting up a bean festival in Bulgaria offers unrivaled insight into local life, and the path to understanding German culture runs through the asparagus fields.
    Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Opening day for the White Sox, losers of a modern major league record 121 games a season ago; standard-bearers, now, of a new and unrivaled sort of sports misery.
    Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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  • Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.
    Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Piper Niven Currently, Piper Niven is doing an excellent job as part of WWE Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green's cabinet.
    John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Apr. 2025

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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

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