as in absolute
not questioned or doubted; not challenged
She is the unchallenged authority in the field.
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Recent Examples of unchallenged
China has plans to send astronauts to the moon by 2030 and establish a crewed lunar research station in collaboration with Russia over the next decade; this is a move the United States is unlikely to let go unchallenged.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
How did this large fowl, which has paraded unchallenged for centuries as the holiday centerpiece, come to be synonymous with an iconic American tradition?
—Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
The speed at which a note is made public is also important, so that false or misleading information isn't given the opportunity to spread unchallenged.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Traditional outlets, while no longer unchallenged gatekeepers, still offer credibility and depth.
—Jeffrey Herzog, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
How did this large fowl, which has paraded unchallenged for centuries as the holiday centerpiece, come to be synonymous with an iconic American tradition?
—Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Nov. 2024
The speed at which a note is made public is also important, so that false or misleading information isn't given the opportunity to spread unchallenged.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2025
Traditional outlets, while no longer unchallenged gatekeepers, still offer credibility and depth.
—Jeffrey Herzog, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
Adjective
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The right to seek legal redress and the right of the press to report on it are sacred principles that are protected by multiple privileges, including the litigation and fair report privileges, which are absolute.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
20 Mar. 2025
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An absolute work of art, this extraordinary accessory with a unique silhouette sports a curved handle and wide canopy, with delicate ruffles along the edges.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The divorce filing described the split as uncontested, indicating the two had agreed on major terms such as custody and finances.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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With two minutes remaining, Jones jumped the gap and poked away a Heat pass for a steal at the perimeter, collecting the ball and driving for an uncontested layup to put the Bulls up by two.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In light of these myriad factors — several of which are outcome determinative in my view — California is the very last place where a sweepstakes casino operator should want to test the legality of its business model in court.—
Daniel Wallach,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Writing for the majority, Sotomayor said the jury's assessment of Sneed's credibility was determinative.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The explosive moment — in which the undisputed WWE champion Cody Rhodes was beaten down by Scott, Cena and The Rock — reportedly caused the former to suffer a busted eardrum and a black eye at the hands of La Flame.—
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady,
Billboard,
25 Mar. 2025
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In January 2023, Moreno regained the undisputed UFC title from Figueiredo with a TKO victory at UFC 283.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Because of this continual growth, indeterminate tomato plants tend to grow larger than determinate types.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Indeterminate tomatoes grow larger than determinate types but are commonly pruned to a single main stem.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The arrest and recent imprisonment of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu sent shockwaves through Turkey, marking a decisive shift toward full autocracy.—
Bilal Bilici,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Sending pinch-runner Jason Heyward from first base to third base in the decisive four-run seventh inning, Tatis peppered reliever Hector Neris’ sinker to center field.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The star slugged 38 home runs with an OPS near .900 in 2023, but the 100 games from last year really dropped his value.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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California has been ground zero for the H5N1 bird flu since last March.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With the data collected over the years, researchers were able to develop a clearer picture of the sharks’ movements and behavior patterns in the area.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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The snap-down closure keeps your phone secure all day while the zippered interior has nine slots for cards, including a clear pocket for your ID.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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