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
In many older marriages, where gender norms from years gone by remain unchallenged, this expectation remains stubbornly entrenched.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
But while the region’s lead in roller coaster history and quantity remains unchallenged, Southern California has fallen behind other areas in coaster quality.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Of a 23 member board, the finding that five members may have personally benefited or brought business to their workplace raises questions about the station’s culture, which allowed for such behavior to remain unchallenged.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025
People are suffering under this new order and the Trump administration's lawless actions will not go unchallenged.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025
But while the region’s lead in roller coaster history and quantity remains unchallenged, Southern California has fallen behind other areas in coaster quality.
—Robert Niles, Oc Register, 1 Apr. 2025
Of a 23 member board, the finding that five members may have personally benefited or brought business to their workplace raises questions about the station’s culture, which allowed for such behavior to remain unchallenged.
—Ishani Desai, Sacramento Bee, 10 Mar. 2025
People are suffering under this new order and the Trump administration's lawless actions will not go unchallenged.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
Adjective
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But the most viral clips from the show often trend for making either the suitor — or the singles — absolute fools online.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Mayor’s ball is an absolute feast for the senses; the black-and-white costumes, the massive number of performers, the layout and possibility of the space.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Incumbent Tanesha Ford won an at-large seat with about 86% of the vote, beating out newcomer Joseph Nelson, while new elector Tricia McGee won the sub-district 3 seat uncontested.—
Alecia Taylor,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2025
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However, just minutes later, Brady Malo fired a rocket into the twine uncontested, helping Lincoln-Sudbury maintain a comfortable 8-3 lead entering the final quarter.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Democratic response or lack thereof to Republicans and the Trump agenda will be determinative of voters' enthusiasm to turn out for them in the coming midterm year -- their next big hope to reclaim some power.—
Averi Harper,
ABC News,
14 Mar. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Cena was the undisputed face of WWE for over a decade, a period of immense success for both the performer and the company, largely under McMahon's leadership and guidance.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Netflix, which financial analysts have crowned the undisputed subscription-streaming leader, kicks off the media and entertainment sector’s Q1 earnings this week.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Then space your determinate tomatoes out by 18 to 24 inches per plant and your indeterminate tomato plants 18 inches apart.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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Then space your determinate tomatoes out by 18 to 24 inches per plant and your indeterminate tomato plants 18 inches apart.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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That’s exactly what WWE fans got inside Allegiant Stadium, with a short but sweet bout that ended in decisive fashion when Cargill demolished Naomi with a massive Jaded finisher.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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And, in fact, Democrats are winning special elections month after month after month, including most recently a decisive one in Wisconsin earlier this month for the state Supreme Court.—
Isabel Danzis,
ABC News,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Detroit Tigers are off to a dream start after their fairy tale run to the American League playoffs last season.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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Like last week, LaBonta ripped her penalty kick into the top corner.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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The pattern is clear, and the list of terminations is growing.—
Angel Algarin,
Scientific American,
17 Apr. 2025
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Read more: Steelers Could Close the Door on Aaron Rodgers, Land 134-Touchdown QB Instead Despite the clear interest between the two parties, Rodgers remains a free agent.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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