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 Granddaddy is unmatched in scenery, tradition and vibe. Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 23 May 2025 Each past episode questioned Treasuries' haven-status, yet their status persisted due to unmatched market depth, dollar centrality, and geopolitical clout. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025 Twenty-two years later, the Lakers’ star exceeded even the most outlandish predictions, winning championships in three different cities, scoring more points than anyone in league history and authoring the kind of sustained greatness that’s unmatched across sport. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025 Tiberius’ innovation pipeline of products and services is engineered to catalyze a strategic leap in defense – empowering the UK, the US and their allies with unmatched agility, precision and rock-solid resilience. New Atlas, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmatched
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  • This led to a delay of the next test flight and an odd resolution between the company and the regulator that was not publicly disclosed but amounts to a slap on the wrist.
    Eric Mack, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
  • Speaking of the first movie, that has to be an odd scene to do with Tom Cruise just hanging above you the entire time.
    Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 27 May 2025
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  • Siakam finished with 15 points, six rebounds and five assists — the only Indiana starter to score in double figures.
    Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 1 June 2025
  • The only way in was through the resale market, where just hours before first pitch on Friday, the lowest price (fees and taxes included) for a pair of tickets on StubHub was $209.52.
    Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
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  • The Cubs built a 2-0 lead in the first against Germán Márquez when Seiya Suzuki had an RBI single and Crow-Armstrong hit into a run-scoring forceout.
    Gavin Dorsey, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
  • With the Kansas City HGTV house, a single person would have to pay approximately $263,000 in income taxes on the house alone, even before income taxes on the cash prize and their own employment income, according to SmartAsset’s income tax calculator.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2025
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  • Paul knows the industry from start-ups to large enterprises, and his insights into the needs of customers to capture value from their network and edge computing strategies is unparalleled.
    James Watt, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • Its prime location provides unparalleled access to networking opportunities and internships, particularly in government and policy fields.
    Charlene Peters, USA Today, 21 May 2025
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  • The site is exceptional: The North Branch of the Chicago River winds through its full length, offering an opportunity to weave parkland through the development.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
  • All of our leathers are carefully selected from the finest tanneries in the world for their exceptional quality and functional capability.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
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  • Now, after years of hard work and harder drinking, Bruce (an extraordinary Bill Camp) has early onset dementia.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
  • Despite these challenges, U.S. nonprofits do extraordinary things.
    Kendra Davenport, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
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  • The South Island of New Zealand is unrivaled from geological drama.
    Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 17 May 2025
  • Kemp has already won multiple top-of-the-ticket statewide offices, was beating Ossoff in head-to-head polling, and, perhaps most importantly, has a fundraising machine that's unrivaled in the state.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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  • During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.
    Rebecca Fraser-Thill, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.
    Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025

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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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