Definition of matchlessnext
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 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 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 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 See All Example Sentences for matchless
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  • Baker would probably love People’s, a new referral-only cocktail lounge in the West Village.
    Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The only factor complicating a further invasion would be the political cost at home.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Her credits this decade include a complex and crucial supporting part in Mare of Easttown, an Emmy-winning guest appearance on Hacks, a turn opposite Nicolas Cage in Dream Scenario, and a starring role in Annie Baker’s extraordinary indie film Janet Planet.
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Nyad is an extraordinary example, but researchers say a positive attitude is key.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • The Horned Frogs had a mix of air raid and veer-and-shoot principles under Briles, but are expected to move more to a pro-style scheme under Sammis, who had excellent success with that style of offense at UConn.
    Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
  • In the pre-show rooms, both real-life actors seen were excellent at interacting with real-life visitors and prerecorded monotone movie stars.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
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  • The dim sum at Yan Ting, the Cantonese restaurant, is exceptional, each dumpling a small, perfect bite.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Apr. 2026
  • However, the company says the bike offers exceptional range and ultra-fast charging.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • That incomparable vision was fueled by an inexhaustible optimism.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 28 Mar. 2026
  • The Grand Sport is a revered name in Corvette history, beginning in 1963 with a race car that kicked off the incomparable career of motorsport team owner Roger Penske.
    Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 26 Mar. 2026
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  • Co-created with professional mastering engineers, these headphones utilize a specialized carbon fiber dome driver to produce unparalleled sound clarity, while a quick three-minute charge provides a full three hours of playback for those on the move.
    Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Guinness World Records acknowledged Self’s unparalleled longevity in December 2023.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 25 Mar. 2026
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  • Erling Haaland may one day threaten his record, but Shearer had been peerless up until the Norwegian’s arrival in the Premier League.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
  • And residents in and around Orlando’s Ivanhoe Village neighborhood (and those who will doubtless make the trip) will be able to pick up batards and danishes and peerless sourdough boules on the regular.
    Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Mar. 2026
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  • The Inn stays shut during winter and ‘pack ice’ season, which some locals will tell you is the most beautiful time of all—for snowmobiling and snowshoeing through the Island’s interior by day, and come evening, getting invited into someone's warm shed for a tipple and a chat.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
  • So much of what Diaspora is doing is making sure that the farmers’ spices are getting to you in a beautiful, fresh state.
    Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Matchless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchless. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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