as in absolute
not questioned or doubted; not challenged
She is the unchallenged authority in the field.
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Recent Examples of unchallenged
How did this large fowl, which has paraded unchallenged for centuries as the holiday centerpiece, come to be synonymous with an iconic American tradition?
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Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
The speed at which a note is made public is also important, so that false or misleading information isn't given the opportunity to spread unchallenged.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Traditional outlets, while no longer unchallenged gatekeepers, still offer credibility and depth.
—Jeffrey Herzog, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The United States is no longer the unchallenged global hegemon.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
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Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
The speed at which a note is made public is also important, so that false or misleading information isn't given the opportunity to spread unchallenged.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Traditional outlets, while no longer unchallenged gatekeepers, still offer credibility and depth.
—Jeffrey Herzog, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
The United States is no longer the unchallenged global hegemon.
—John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unchallenged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
Adjective
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The right to seek legal redress and the right of the press to report on it are sacred principles that are protected by multiple privileges, including the litigation and fair report privileges, which are absolute.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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In baseball, results are marked in absolute terms, and the official record will forever show that Ohtani homered in the fifth inning of the Dodgers’ 6-3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night.—
Iliana Limón Romero,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the Tritons grabbed a pair of offensive rebounds to run off big chunks of the clock, and Gallegos’ block on Nya Epps was followed by Sabrina Ma’s uncontested layup at the other end that sealed it.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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My desire is to have my decisions go uncontested, to be safe and empowered in these choices.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In light of these myriad factors — several of which are outcome determinative in my view — California is the very last place where a sweepstakes casino operator should want to test the legality of its business model in court.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Writing for the majority, Sotomayor said the jury's assessment of Sneed's credibility was determinative.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Next for the Welshwoman could be a fight against the winner of the rematch between Mikaela Mayer and Chantelle Cameron for the title of undisputed champion.—
Sarah Shephard,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Comments The cast of RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 previously promised that Arrietty — Seattle's evil fashion elf — was the undisputed villain of the season.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Indeterminate tomatoes grow larger than determinate types but are commonly pruned to a single main stem.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Opt for determinate varieties, which grow 3 to 4 feet tall in a bushy form and produce fruit in four to five weeks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Connor McDavid, who assisted on Draisaitl’s decisive tally, has only 85 points to sit fourth in NHL scoring.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
15 Mar. 2025
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But in a manner which belied her age, Andreeva refocused in the decisive set by breaking her Polish opponent twice in the first five games and ran away to clinch her second victory over Świątek in as many tournaments.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Former First-Round Pick Linebacker in Blockbuster Trade With Titans The Ravens received their picks for losing Patrick Queen, Jadeveon Clowney, Geno Stone, and Kevin Zeitler in free agency last offseason, which makes their success this past season more impressive.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Jockey Flavien Prat road John Hancock last race but stays aboard Rapture here.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With the data collected over the years, researchers were able to develop a clearer picture of the sharks’ movements and behavior patterns in the area.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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When playing indoors, clear glasses with anti-reflective coating are recommended.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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