1
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 Her curiosity and her commitment to excellence are unmatched. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025 SpaceX has achieved a launch cadence with the Falcon 9 rocket that's unmatched by any previous rocket—or even nation—in history. Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025 Na continues to explain to me that what truly makes Pistola standout out from other premium denim brands is their unmatched fit, which is at the core of the brand. Meggen Harris, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025 Drugs and vaccines can’t do it alone Modern medical science is unmatched in treating pathogens and disease symptoms. Powel H. Kazanjian, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmatched
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  • Unique creatures, odd animals and new species are discovered across the planet.
    Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
  • There is something extremely odd about a film which purports to deliver on a promise of unfiltered combat but yet refuses to contextualize either the mission itself or the war in which it is set.
    Gregory Nussen, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2025
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  • According to The Courier-Times, police said Nunn was the only one who managed church’s financial records, bank accounts, a church debit card and checks.
    Rhiannon Saegert, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The card sold Friday was a 2024 Topps Chrome Update MLB Debut Patch card, the only one of its kind produced.
    Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • The girl responded that the issue is that every single video has her in it.
    Karen Fratti, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Some are able to do this while only raising a single round of capital.
    Alex Lazarow, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
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  • The result was field wash, which Smith deemed an unparalleled waste of resources, taking with it the basis of civilization and life itself.
    Ben Seal, JSTOR Daily, 19 Mar. 2025
  • His ability to captivate an audience is unparalleled, and his performances consistently demonstrate his range, control, and artistry.
    Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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  • Less Than 1% Of Brackets Remain Perfect On First Day Of Tournament Don't Overlook Humility Technical skills and strategic thinking are vital, but humility is one of the most defining traits of exceptional leaders.
    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • When William finally appears in person late in the game, the faceoff between him and Eddie is worth the wait if only just to see these two exceptional actors go at it.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • Unlike many younger trees, this tree exhibits extraordinary adaptations.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Barry has had an extraordinary coaching journey, considering his playing experiences took him no higher than League One, the English game’s third division.
    Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
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  • The passion Gavin possesses for the arts is unrivaled.
    Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Kahnweiler was unrivaled in his amplification of Cubism, acquiring the majority of paintings executed by Picasso, Georges Braque, PJuan Gris, and Fernand Léger between 1908 and 1915.
    Natasha Gural, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • Kosta Browne makes excellent Pinot Noir wines but their Chardonnay wines have come a long way with an intense sense of minerality, freshness and overall elegance.
    Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • The streamer is loaded with excellent shows of all genres, but it’s known for its large collection of sci-fi series like Severance, which had its season 2 finale on March 20, For All Mankind and Silo, among others.
    Keith Langston, People.com, 23 Mar. 2025

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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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