as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability the matchless beauty and grandeur of Yosemite Valley

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Recent Examples of matchless 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 The feeling of solidarity at a Springsteen concert is matchless. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024 Joe was an exemplary public servant, an American patriot and a matchless champion of the Jewish people and the Jewish state. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2024 In a world of ceaseless tumult, its matchless serenity is more powerful than ever. James Kaplan, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2024 See All Example Sentences for matchless
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  • Chile is one of 42 countries − and the only South American country − that takes part in the program.
    Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Verstappen is not the only driver that Zilisch is getting compared to, as NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. has thrown out legendary American racing names.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
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  • Shooting for the stars and achieving the extraordinary is nothing new for elite athletes who reach the pinnacle of any sport.
    Andrew Rice, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2025
  • And until the two men fell out this spring, Trump granted Tesla CEO Elon Musk an extraordinary amount of power to dismantle the federal workforce.
    Maria Aspan, NPR, 14 Aug. 2025
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  • The tavern is the result of excellent teamwork, bringing together dozens of talented individuals from Disney’s Imagineering team over the course of a year, including senior creative director Chris Weck and executive producer Ken Ricci.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
  • There’s trendy hot pot and face-numbing Sichuan spots, as well as relative newcomers like the excellent Thai spot Zaab Zaab.
    Cathy Erway, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
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  • Best Hotels & Resorts Fairmont Austin Downtown, the Fairmont Austin offers six dining venues, three bars, an exceptional spa and pool, and gorgeous views of the skyline, Lady Bird Lake, and the State Capitol building.
    Amanda Ogle, Travel + Leisure, 23 Aug. 2025
  • The Heart of Sarajevo goes to the film done with exceptional precision and amazing creativity.
    Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 23 Aug. 2025
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  • This labor is a price gladly paid for their incomparable flavor.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Meanwhile, the occasional malcontent Metcalf replaced in the Steel City has landed on his feet in Dallas, playing opposite the incomparable CeeDee Lamb.
    Kevin Cusick, Twin Cities, 21 Aug. 2025
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  • Come fall, the foliage is unparalleled as the trees on the plateau turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The stats don’t jump off the page, but the versatility is unparalleled.
    Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 Aug. 2025
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  • Not only that, but the linebackers are peerless in the country.
    Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
  • That man is peerless in his love for American football.
    Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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  • But now, the historic home faces something beautiful and meaningful: the city's newest park.
    Dana Afana, Freep.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Across time and place, House of Smoke moves toward a reckoning with the troubled South that shaped my worldview and an appreciation for the many gifts my beautiful and tragic mother bestowed.
    John T. Edge, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2025

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“Matchless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchless. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.

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