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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 Our astute campaign team tells you who’s up and who’s down and our business and lobbying section is unmatched. Bob Cusack, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024 Your strength and courage are unmatched, and your commitment to protecting the Jewish people and citizens of Israel is truly inspiring. Paulina Dedaj, Fox News, 11 Dec. 2024 With a 30% discount, its value is unmatched, and Samsung's One UI enhances multitasking and connectivity features. Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 3 Dec. 2024 The shine is simply unmatched, and shea butter in the formula adds a luxurious moisturizing factor. Annie Blackman, Allure, 2 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unmatched 
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  • All three have been very up-front about the fact that these entreaties are not welcome, and Trump’s continued insistence can only be read as straying from odd towards threat.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Although its moniker may sound odd, Hungry Mother State Park, fabled to be named after a mother searching for food for her child, is one of Virginia’s oldest state parks.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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  • The only money Plaintiff had remaining was a twenty-dollar bill.
    KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
  • What's New Ukrainian forces have carried out their first front line ground attack using only unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) and first-person view (FPV) drones without relying on infantry, it has been reported.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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  • Standard Deductions For the tax year 2025, single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately will see their standard deduction - the amount of income that is not taxable - increase to $14,600 for 2024, up by $750 from 2023.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Every single time that U.S. diplomats or allies raise concerns or complaints over these expansionist designs, the despots will be able to point the finger at Trump and his insistence on growing our borders outwards.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024
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  • Owned by the Wallenberg family through its foundation, FAM AB, the hotel blends tradition with Scandinavian minimalism and modernity and offers a discreet but courteous level of service unparalleled in modern Sweden.
    Heather Farmbrough, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • God's ultimate hype man, dressed in a powder blue suit and white boots showcased his legendary dance moves and unparalleled energy.
    Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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  • Also, share your vision with your team so your customer experiences exceptional service — not just from a few, but from all.
    Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024
  • When Pertinax abandoned a career as a teacher and joined the army, frontier wars had hollowed out the ranks, allowing his exceptional talent to catch his superiors’ attention.
    Jeffrey E. Schulman / Made by History, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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  • Purple: Prefix for greatness or extraordinary power.
    Flynn Nicholls, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • From a temple in Datong, China, that appears to defy gravity to a hand-hewn stone church in Ethiopia, AD has scoured the globe for the 24 most inspiring, extraordinary houses of worship built into the natural world.
    Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • Hotels are abundant in this port city; The Charleston Place and Hotel Bennett both offer unrivaled luxury, while boutique properties such as The Dewberry and The Restoration offer contemporary experiences.
    Linnea Bailey, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Among competing innovation hubs, Silicon Valley remains unrivaled.
    Dileep Rao, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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  • Though Thuney has short arms, his footwork is excellent.
    Ted Nguyen, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
  • But there’s also a huge selection of Japanese Wagyu, an excellent sushi menu, and several tantalizing flavors of Nick & Sam’s famous seven-layer cake.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2024

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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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