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 Said new lady love is played by the inimitable Chloë Sevigny, a fellow performer that McInerny has long wanted to work alongside. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 May 2025 The inimitable Erica Messer — aka the lady with the cast iron stomach — serves as showrunner. Lynette Rice, Deadline, 24 Apr. 2025 Now, the 16-time Grammy winner is adding a doe-eyed cartoon pinup to his inimitable list of divas. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2025 This isn’t a hotel, but instead, a collection of five properties spread across the city that have been masterminded by the company’s inimitable cofounder and creative director, Hana Tsukamoto. Christina Liao, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for inimitable
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Adjective
  • The Moorehead family isn’t the only one left to navigate an unexplainable tragedy.
    Sam Gillette, People.com, 20 May 2025
  • So far, Novo Nordisk is the only company with a daily oral GLP-1 pill, and Eli Lilly could soon follow suit with orforglipron.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 20 May 2025
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  • But what goes unmentioned—what stands in opposition to the siblings’ code of self-optimization and principled bodysurfing—is that their father’s success grew from the soil of an extraordinary season of public investment.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
  • The show will feature a wide range of extraordinary cars, trucks, and vehicles along with live music.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • Amazon The latest MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent, lightweight laptop.
    Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 24 May 2025
  • The enchanting espionage comedy flaunts an excellent Benicio del Toro as a 1950s industrialist, who, after surviving an attempt on his life, names his estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) as heir to his empire.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025
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  • It’s got an incomparable minty-fresh kick that opens the scent, and graduates into a citrusy-green place that plays out for hours.
    Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 20 May 2025
  • Expect analysis from Billboard’s editor-in-chief Hannah Karp alongside Billboard’s incomparable team of chart analysts and data experts, who create the charts, track the trends and uncover the deeper narratives.
    Xander Zellner, Billboard, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • The companies that invest in neurodiversity today are unlocking game-changing innovation, future-proofing their organizations and setting a new standard for what an exceptional workplace looks like.
    Ben Semmes, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
  • To win the event, Scheffler compensated with his exceptional iron play (1.189 strokes gained approaching the green) and his skills around the green (1.208 strokes gained).
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • But in the middle is this new, unique tea experience.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 20 May 2025
  • My iPhones, for example, are all protected by unique, 10-digit PINs.
    Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025

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“Inimitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inimitable. Accessed 31 May. 2025.

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