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having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability an inimitable performer of violin solos

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Recent Examples of inimitable James Taffin de Givenchy also has his headquarters here, with a showroom decorated in his inimitable style, and a separate space for craftspeople. Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 7 May 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for inimitable
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Adjective
  • Siakam finished with 15 points, six rebounds and five assists — the only Indiana starter to score in double figures.
    Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 1 June 2025
  • These cancellations aren’t the only signs that something is awry in the festival scene.
    Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 1 June 2025
Adjective
  • The film chronicles the extraordinary story of a group of inmates who defied the odds to create a timeless piece of art.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
  • Now, after years of hard work and harder drinking, Bruce (an extraordinary Bill Camp) has early onset dementia.
    Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • During informational interviews, asking for ideas of great places to keep an eye on is an excellent way to add to your list.
    Rebecca Fraser-Thill, Forbes.com, 24 May 2025
  • Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.
    Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2025
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  • The limited menu is excellent: The salad with branzino is a particular success, and the French omelette is incomparable.
    Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
  • Iraq’s first film ever here, The President’s Cake — the People’s Choice winner over at Directors’ Fortnight — was an early favorite of mine, as was Scarlett Johansson’s directing debut — Eleanor the Great in Un Certain Regard — starring the incomparable June Squibb, a powerhouse at age 95.
    Damon Wise, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Adjective
  • The site is exceptional: The North Branch of the Chicago River winds through its full length, offering an opportunity to weave parkland through the development.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
  • All of our leathers are carefully selected from the finest tanneries in the world for their exceptional quality and functional capability.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 1 June 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
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  • This is not unique to Arizona, Famiglietti said, with similar signs of disappearing groundwater happening in the agriculture-heavy Central Valley in California.
    Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 31 May 2025
  • But that physical training couldn’t prepare him for the unique psychological experience of reaching the top of the world--and then returning safely.
    Mark Joyella, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025

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“Inimitable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inimitable. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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