unmatched
Britishadjective
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not equalled
a landscape of unmatched beauty
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(of socks, clothes, etc) not matching
unmatched dresses and stockings
Explanation
If something is unmatched, there's nothing that quite compares to it. Your parents might buy a certain car because of its unmatched safety record. Some basketball fans say that Michael Jordan's ability as a player is unmatched, while others argue that LeBron James has matched (and even exceeded) Jordan's status. And if the volume of your brother's burps is unmatched, it means he's the loudest ever. Another way to use this adjective is to describe one half of a pair, like a sock without its identical mate: "Hey, did you know your socks are unmatched?"
Example Sentences
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“Fiber’s speed, reliability and capacity remain unmatched for any home or business,” AT&T Chief Executive John Stankey said, adding the company looks forward to continuing its work with Corning as it expands its network.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Such developments, known locally as oil camps, once offered residents stable services and a standard of living unmatched in much of the country.
From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026
While Wembley offers unmatched prestige, exposing tens of thousands of fans and a massive international broadcast operation to potentially freezing temperatures, wind and rain was deemed unacceptable.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
Compatible blood was unavailable, so physicians ultimately transfused unmatched red blood cells after weighing the risks.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
When I opened it he came limping in, one shoe off and one shoe on, leaving a muddy trail of macabre, unmatched footprints behind him.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
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