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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But the financial muscle of the Premier League is unmatched.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
“A celebrated tastemaker with an unmatched eye for design, Diane Keaton spent decades transforming homes into works of art, blending timeless architecture with warmth, authenticity, and soul,” the listing notes.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
The chain’s huge North American digital and physical presence are still unmatched.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Humans have earned a reputation as "super-predators" because they hunt, trap, and fish on a scale unmatched by other predators.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 15, 2026
To be chosen for it would be an unmatched privilege, the highest distinction, an honor.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
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