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 On Saturdays, Naomi Fry and Doreen St. Félix contribute to Critic’s Notebook, offering their inimitable analysis about cultural phenomena high, low, and everywhere in between. David Remnick, The New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2025 In an America where the masks of the rich and powerful have long been dropped, Posey pulls off a mysterious emotional striptease, revealing the many layers of Victoria — lazy, childlike, despicable, poignant, inimitable. Julia Whelan Emma Kehlbeck Joel Thibodeau, New York Times, 24 Feb. 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 See All Example Sentences for inimitable
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Adjective
  • Jordan Burks had the only double-double of the night for either team, with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
    Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Toni wasn't the only sister to pay tribute with a video.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Here are examples of extraordinary deductions taxpayers have asked for and received from the IRS.
    Medora Lee, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
  • The show chronicles the extraordinary real-life journey of Molly Kochan, a woman who set out to explore her sexuality after being diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Dairy milk promotes growth and recovery Dairy milk is an excellent source of high-quality protein, containing all nine essential amino acids necessary for muscle repair and growth, said Heckler.
    Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
  • That's an excellent question, what the perception is Elon Musk has.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Marvel fans may yet see the incomparable Pepper Potts again.
    Paul Du Quenoy, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Mott brings an incomparable international 56-year career to Saturday’s race that cannot be reduced to mere numbers, although a couple of numbers do give us the flavor of the depth and breadth of his accomplishments.
    Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Organizations that resist this model risk missing out on exceptional talent that no longer fits the climb-the-ladder blueprint.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • So, in essence, all the extraneous information not required by the model is eliminated, allowing continuous computation of trajectories through the mental model space (either real or imagined) with unparalleled efficiency.
    Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
  • According to the initial list of honorees, la Mujer del Fuego (the Women of Fire) Olga Tañón, as she is widely known, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for her nearly four decades of unparalleled influence in merengue and Latin pop.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 2 Apr. 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
  • Watching him in action was a privilege - his persona and skill were matchless pic.twitter.com/pcOV2GJGXK — Paul Rudnick (@PaulRudnickNY) July 18, 2024 RIP Bob Newhart.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 July 2024
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  • The Goychay region, with its unique microclimate and mineral-rich soil, has become globally synonymous with Azerbaijani premium pomegranates.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes.com, 1 Apr. 2025
  • Through its unique approach to skincare, the company strives to challenge industry norms by innovating solutions from raw, natural ingredients.
    Grace Butler, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025

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“Inimitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inimitable. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.

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