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 The Granddaddy is unmatched in scenery, tradition and vibe. Jon Wilner, Mercury News, 23 May 2025 Each past episode questioned Treasuries' haven-status, yet their status persisted due to unmatched market depth, dollar centrality, and geopolitical clout. Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025 Twenty-two years later, the Lakers’ star exceeded even the most outlandish predictions, winning championships in three different cities, scoring more points than anyone in league history and authoring the kind of sustained greatness that’s unmatched across sport. Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025 Tiberius’ innovation pipeline of products and services is engineered to catalyze a strategic leap in defense – empowering the UK, the US and their allies with unmatched agility, precision and rock-solid resilience. New Atlas, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unmatched
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  • Speaking of the first movie, that has to be an odd scene to do with Tom Cruise just hanging above you the entire time.
    Mike Ryan, IndieWire, 27 May 2025
  • Both of her parents worked, holding down odd jobs, and by September 2024, the family had settled in Bakersfield and S.G.V. was discharged from the hospital.
    Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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  • The only way in was through the resale market, where just hours before first pitch on Friday, the lowest price (fees and taxes included) for a pair of tickets on StubHub was $209.52.
    Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2025
  • Siakam finished with 15 points, six rebounds and five assists — the only Indiana starter to score in double figures.
    Shakeia Taylor, New York Times, 1 June 2025
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  • But seeing that ship in space today was a hell of a moment for us, so congratulations to every single person who put time, effort, sweat, anything, into that rocket.
    Mike Wall, Space.com, 28 May 2025
  • Packages valued at up to $800 can no longer bypass customs duty and instead have been slapped with higher duties and single package flat costs.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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  • What Universal, Disney guests should know when visiting Orlando What are the benefits of staying at the Universal Helios Grand Hotel? Aside from its unparalleled proximity to Epic Universe and exclusive park entrance, Helios Grand is a beautiful hotel.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 June 2025
  • And most extraordinarily, this weekend, Ukraine says its air defenses repelled, with unparalleled success, a record Russian drone attack of 472 Shaheds.
    Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
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  • All of our leathers are carefully selected from the finest tanneries in the world for their exceptional quality and functional capability.
    Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
  • The site is exceptional: The North Branch of the Chicago River winds through its full length, offering an opportunity to weave parkland through the development.
    Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2025
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  • According to the guide, restaurants have to be consistently extraordinary to garner three stars.
    Tulasi Srinivas, The Conversation, 3 June 2025
  • Davidson’s interior journey through grief is as extraordinary as the outer trek — both guide her towards thriving in an uncomfortable landscape.
    Bridget Crocker, People.com, 3 June 2025
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  • The South Island of New Zealand is unrivaled from geological drama.
    Christopher Cameron, Robb Report, 17 May 2025
  • Kemp has already won multiple top-of-the-ticket statewide offices, was beating Ossoff in head-to-head polling, and, perhaps most importantly, has a fundraising machine that's unrivaled in the state.
    Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 May 2025
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  • Amazon The latest MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent, lightweight laptop.
    Brenda Stolyar, Wired News, 24 May 2025
  • The enchanting espionage comedy flaunts an excellent Benicio del Toro as a 1950s industrialist, who, after surviving an attempt on his life, names his estranged daughter Liesl (Mia Threapleton) as heir to his empire.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2025

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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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