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
The United States is no longer the unchallenged global hegemon.
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
First Judicial District Attorney Alexis King ran unopposed in Jefferson and Gilpin counties, and 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason was unchallenged in Adams County.
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—Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
While this revelation was certainly surprising (and honestly a bit concerning), it was overshadowed by the fact that Jiles’ invasion of privacy went completely unchallenged and no one expressed how her actions were an apparent invasion of privacy.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 31 Oct. 2024
This exercise will reveal gaps in understanding and assumptions that might otherwise have gone unchallenged.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
First Judicial District Attorney Alexis King ran unopposed in Jefferson and Gilpin counties, and 17th Judicial District Attorney Brian Mason was unchallenged in Adams County.
Stay up-to-date with Colorado Politics by signing up for our weekly newsletter, The Spot.
—Sam Tabachnik, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
While this revelation was certainly surprising (and honestly a bit concerning), it was overshadowed by the fact that Jiles’ invasion of privacy went completely unchallenged and no one expressed how her actions were an apparent invasion of privacy.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 31 Oct. 2024
This exercise will reveal gaps in understanding and assumptions that might otherwise have gone unchallenged.
—Mark Nevins, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unchallenged
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
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Stats TFLs 7 Sacks 5 QB hits 10 Pressure rate 14.2% Snap rate 47.4% Eagles DT Tier 1 5 Chris Godwin Age: 29 Height: 6-1 Weight: 209 Godwin was on an absolute heater through seven games of 2024 and en route to a career year before a gruesome ankle dislocation ended his season and required surgery.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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During the English-comprehension section, which requires absolute silence, air-traffic control suspends all takeoffs and landings.—
Gideon Lewis-Kraus,
The New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2025
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But McDaniels went 1 for 7 from deep, with at least four of those misses being uncontested.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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Of the 18 judicial races appearing on ballots last November, 14 of them were uncontested.—
Jeremy Gruber,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2025
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Elon Musk's embrace of Donald Trump is poised to have a determinative effect on the Tesla, SpaceX and X boss' empire.—
Nathan Bomey,
Axios,
16 July 2024
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Former manufacturing towns are unpredictable and could be the most determinative places in the state.—
Tribune News Service,
Boston Herald,
15 Oct. 2024
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In the year-plus since, Harrison has become the organization’s undisputed chief basketball decision-maker.—
C. Clark, M. Vorkunov and F. Katz,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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With one title match set, the Elimination Chamber in March will determine who faces Cody Rhodes for the undisputed WWE championship.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
11 Feb. 2025
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An exclusive appointment with a sales associate is required to buy one of the bags, and an extensive purchase history with the brand is usually used as a determinate factor.—
Molly Davis,
The Tennessean,
15 Aug. 2024
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Perez was serving a determinate term for assault with a firearm and gang activity, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
The Mercury News,
20 Sep. 2024
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There was a really individual and decisive creative community in Portland, in music and in the visual arts, in writing and in filmmaking.—
Scott Roxborough,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Feb. 2025
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Expect goals, expect drama, and if Madrid find themselves behind in the dying stages, expect to see Bellingham as the game’s decisive figure… again.—
Mark Carey,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Two dogs that mauled a 73-year-old woman in Idaho last year had cocaine in their systems, according to pathology reports obtained this week by the Cincinnati Enquirer, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Laura A. Bischoff,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau had about 1,700 employees late last year.—
Matt Sedensky,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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The clear back lets the iPad's design come through, and while the display cover can fold into the same two viewing angles, covering the screen actually puts it to sleep here.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
28 Feb. 2025
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This retrograde encouraged you to make clear and complete requests so agreements kept you and others in clarity.—
Colin Bedell,
Them,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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