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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  • The Mountain West got four teams in the bracket, but Boise State was the odd one out despite wins over Clemson and Saint Mary’s.
    Tess DeMeyer, The Athletic, 17 Mar. 2025
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    Haokun Qin, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
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  • Rock’s talent includes shooting down German fighter planes with a single submachine gun and tossing grenades with great accuracy.
    Justin Kroll, Deadline, 17 Mar. 2025
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    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
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  • The result was field wash, which Smith deemed an unparalleled waste of resources, taking with it the basis of civilization and life itself.
    Ben Seal, JSTOR Daily, 19 Mar. 2025
  • His ability to captivate an audience is unparalleled, and his performances consistently demonstrate his range, control, and artistry.
    Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
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    Julian Hayes II, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • The left-back is a constant threat, capable of turning defence into attack through lightning pace and exceptional dribbling.
    Julia Ranney, The Athletic, 20 Mar. 2025
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  • Barry has had an extraordinary coaching journey, considering his playing experiences took him no higher than League One, the English game’s third division.
    Simon Hughes, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Unlike many younger trees, this tree exhibits extraordinary adaptations.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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    Andrea Bossi, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
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  • After an excellent debut, Nikki Glaser has unsurprisingly been tapped to host the Golden Globes again.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
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“Unmatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unmatched. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

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