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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
Not only has Taiwan benefitted from its proximity to the raw materials needed to produce chips, but its government has been investing in the industry since the 1970s, providing direct support to manufacturers that’s led to technological advances virtually unmatched by other countries.
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
Vast new jobs and wealth are possible because of synergies with proximate quantum labs at the University of Chicago, the University of Illinois, Northwestern University and the Fermi National Accelerator Lab, part of a collection of research institutions unmatched in the world.
—Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Her influence on music, fashion, and the stage remains unmatched, solidifying her place in the pantheon of entertainment royalty.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Feb. 2025
On one hand, his larceny is unmatched — 14 more steals in three games since the All-Star break.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025
Vast new jobs and wealth are possible because of synergies with proximate quantum labs at the University of Chicago, the University of Illinois, Northwestern University and the Fermi National Accelerator Lab, part of a collection of research institutions unmatched in the world.
—Forrest Claypool, Chicago Tribune, 23 Feb. 2025
Her influence on music, fashion, and the stage remains unmatched, solidifying her place in the pantheon of entertainment royalty.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 22 Feb. 2025
On one hand, his larceny is unmatched — 14 more steals in three games since the All-Star break.
—Law Murray, The Athletic, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unmatched
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Also odd is that in some locations Amazon One is being used for age verification.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, my balcony has been an underutilized area due to the odd shape and small size, but that hasn’t deterred me from wanting to find a seating arrangement that works well for my needs and space.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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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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The Rays aren’t definitively the only hold-up, though.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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If this were to happen in reality, the very first thing is that every single government, every single big business would invent an alternative.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
TIME,
5 Mar. 2025
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Likewise, small business optimism saw its single largest one-month gain ever recorded, a 41-point jump.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Her commitment to regional theater was unparalleled.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
25 Feb. 2025
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The Max was unparalleled in delivering fast, reliable WiFi 7 access.—
Anthony Karcz,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 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
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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
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To an extraordinary degree, his administration has already succeeded.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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When these guys become older, their skills will be even more extraordinary.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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Bettors looking to cash in on Saturday’s big races and the unrivaled day of racing the first Saturday of March can watch and wager on the biggest races through FanDuel Racing.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Musk is often portrayed as an easily bored man-child who is driven by id and an unrivaled ego.—
Zachary Karabell,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Feb. 2025
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Alabama got 24 points from Mark Sears and had excellent defensive stretches but couldn’t finish.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
2 Mar. 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
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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