1
as in odd
being one of a pair or set without a corresponding mate a drawer full of unmatched socks

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as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability the house cat is a mouse-hunting machine of unmatched efficiency

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Recent Examples of unmatched While his skills might be questionable, his fashion game is unmatched. Glenn Garner, Deadline, 24 Mar. 2025 The vibes were unmatched thanks in part to an awesome playlist. Hedy Phillips, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 Its economy roared, and its military power went unmatched. Dennis Ross, Foreign Affairs, 19 Mar. 2025 Trishna’s performances are consistently polished, and her attention to detail in her vocal technique is unmatched. Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmatched
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  • The odd team out of that mix is headed to a play-in game Tuesday.
    Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Domi also had three odd-man rushes in the third with his speed, but not much was generated from them.
    Omar White, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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  • Jordan Burks had the only double-double of the night for either team, with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
    Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Toni wasn't the only sister to pay tribute with a video.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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  • The singer-songwriter first announced the single in January 2024 with an audio excerpt posted on Instagram.
    Abigail Lee, Variety, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Without a single source of truth, organizations struggle to make informed decisions, manage costs or build resilience in the face of unpredictability.
    Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 10 Apr. 2025
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  • So, in essence, all the extraneous information not required by the model is eliminated, allowing continuous computation of trajectories through the mental model space (either real or imagined) with unparalleled efficiency.
    Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The modern American steakhouse will be affiliated with the iconic Loews Hotel Kansas City, welcoming guests to indulge in an unparalleled culinary journey spanning nearly 10,000 square feet across two floors.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2025
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  • Future heirlooms, watches with timeless appeal and exceptional craftsmanship, are always in demand.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Apr. 2025
  • The former Tar Heel demonstrates exceptional burst and often requires multiple defenders to take him down.
    David Faris, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
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  • Material that the black hole doesn't devour is channeled to the poles of this cosmic titan, from where it is blasted out at near-light speeds as these extraordinary twin jets.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 24 Mar. 2025
  • At a recent conference in Paris centered on composites, Reuters reported that the two manufacturers revealed their extraordinary production ambitions.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2025
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  • Hitting up a bean festival in Bulgaria offers unrivaled insight into local life, and the path to understanding German culture runs through the asparagus fields.
    Naomi Tomky, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Opening day for the White Sox, losers of a modern major league record 121 games a season ago; standard-bearers, now, of a new and unrivaled sort of sports misery.
    Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
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  • That is exactly what happened for Olivia Smith’s excellent opener as Marie Hobinger hit a defence-splitting pass in to Canada’s 20-year-old rising star.
    Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
  • Salah then surged forward towards the edge of the box before playing an excellent pass with the outside of his left boot.
    Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025

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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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