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 These kicks are lightweight, with a stiff PRO carbon power plate, and the fit is specific to your foot with its matchless dial lace system. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for matchless
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  • Every now and then, the hunter’s headphones would ping, registering a metallic hit below ground; though the vast majority of those signals were inconsequential, identifying only bits of scrap iron or old lead bullets.
    Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
  • Raman was the only candidate to participate in the post-debate media scrum, speaking extensively with reporters after Bass and Pratt departed shortly after the event.
    Teresa Liu, Daily News, 8 May 2026
Adjective
  • Cheng traces how, with the help of Kim’s son Jong Il and a distant uncle who was once a pastor, Kim borrowed the tactics of religion to solidify extraordinary psychological control over an entire population.
    The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
  • The second-degree murder charge, officially classified as a class 2 felony with an extraordinary risk of harm, carries an average prison sentence of 17 years, according to nonpartisan legislative analysts.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 4 May 2026
Adjective
  • Conversations around excellent kebabs in Southern California tend to begin with the Martirosyan family and their Mini Kabob in Glendale.
    Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
  • The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 7 May 2026
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  • Yet, Bruccoleri is absolutely exceptional in her role as a young woman determined to find her voice in a world that would so easily push her aside due to her appearance and eclectic curiosities.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 May 2026
  • Noël Coward’s writing for drunk is exceptional.
    Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
Adjective
  • Token, pushover human Seth (Gil Ozeri) lives under the thumb of the tiny, domineering dog Brandi (the incomparable Amy Sedaris), a high maintenance diva with a yen for single-use Stanley cups.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Leslie and her gruff-but-caring, staunch Libertarian boss Ron Swanson (the incomparable Nick Offerman) became symbols of bygone bipartisanship, not to mention endless memes.
    Jennifer Armstrong, IndieWire, 15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The neighborhood The Çırağan has always relied heavily on its almost unparalleled waterfront location, as well as proximity to landmarks like the Dolmabahçe Palace.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 May 2026
  • Ranger is intended to provide the military an unparalleled maneuvering capability in space, from low-Earth orbit to geostationary orbit to cislunar space.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 7 May 2026
Adjective
  • These kinds of performances help illustrate why American Football remain peerless.
    Sam Sodomsky, Pitchfork, 4 May 2026
  • No wonder Correa is reminded of the peerless Bonds.
    ABC News, ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Two-year-old Mala Audio Bar sets its cocktails to the crackle of vintage vinyl, while Konbini hides behind a grocery storefront, opening into a Colombian-Japanese speakeasy where disco and highballs collide amid a beautiful crowd.
    Allie Lazar, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
  • My father, a boy, sat in the back seat with his brothers and Choute—Duchess of Montmoreau, née de Troguindy, a beautiful and aristocratic woman who went by this single childhood nickname.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026

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“Matchless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchless. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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