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

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Recent Examples of inimitable As for fans, the equal number of adults sporting Bluey shirts as kids during my visit to Bluey’s World Brisbane is further testament to the inimitable power of Bluey. Leena Tailor, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Mar. 2025 The inimitable preparer has a whole year to get ready. Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025 Per the inimitable Nicole Kidman, movies have a unique power to provoke intense emotions, and frankly that may be all that’s separating us from the looming robots at this point. Emma Specter, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2025 Relegated in their time to Oscar-night footnotes, they have long since been recognized as his towering twin peaks—cinematic effusions of a dark, visionary, and fundamentally inimitable strangeness, against which the sheen of even a good Oscars ceremony pales. Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inimitable
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  • This is especially true when tourism is the primary—or in some cases the only—economic driver.
    Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Beyond vaccines and immunization Even from its earliest days, vaccine-preventable and infectious diseases were far from the Epidemic Intelligence Service’s only focus.
    Casey Luc, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • Harvard University President Alan Garber released an open letter today that provided an exceptional example of leadership integrity when faced with extraordinary external pressure.
    Dan Pontefract, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • This extraordinary group rallied together for a single glorious vision: to win four straight playoff games against the finest teams in college football.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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  • Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
  • In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.
    Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
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  • For older codgers like me who prefer golf clubs to nightclubs, a serene and charming alternative is the city of La Quinta, best known for its incomparable golf courses at PGA West and the historic La Quinta Resort & Club, another redolent whiff of Hollywood’s glorious days gone by.
    David Weiss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • This year’s awards were hosted by Michael Urie and honored the incomparable Cynthia Erivo.
    Dominique Fluker, Essence, 28 Mar. 2025
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  • This compact security camera offers exceptional value and robust features in a tiny design.
    Shubham Yewale, PC Magazine, 14 Apr. 2025
  • Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of this exceptional community.
    Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2025
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  • King David Hotel, Jerusalem Since its 1931 grand opening, the iconic King David Hotel has been a silent witness to the ebb and flow of global events, all while offering unparalleled hospitality to its esteemed guests.
    Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Sweeping strings and layered harmonies bring richness to the track, as Erivo sends her unparalleled voice to new heights on this dizzying new song.
    Stephen Daw, Billboard, 11 Apr. 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
  • Tickets are pricey – from $99 to more than $200 – but Sphere brass view the cost as a worth it for the matchless experience.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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  • These lanterns are bright, and their unique design makes the solar hanging light the perfect outdoor decoration.
    Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 10 Apr. 2025
  • The underlying signal itself can also be unique for people or groups of people.
    Eloy Geenjaar, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025

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“Inimitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inimitable. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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