Definition of matchlessnext
as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability the matchless beauty and grandeur of Yosemite Valley

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Recent Examples of matchless For any sportsman living in the Eastern half of the nation, one of the great things about a hunt in the West, in my opinion, is the chance to sample the matchless friendliness and hospital ity of the people there. Robert Merchant, Outdoor Life, 1 Oct. 2025 These kicks are lightweight, with a stiff PRO carbon power plate, and the fit is specific to your foot with its matchless dial lace system. Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025 After hours inside, ogle the matchless architecture of the nearby Palace Museum, stroll the beautiful trails and soak in some glorious views, Chinese ink paintings come to life. Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 Tickets are pricey – from $99 to more than $200 – but Sphere brass view the cost as a worth it for the matchless experience. Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for matchless
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  • Built in 1962, architect Eero Saarinen’s former Trans World Airlines terminal is the only on-airport hotel at JFK.
    Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • This time, the only person booed was Mets outfielder Juan Soto.
    Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 4 July 2026
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  • This year’s celebration comes on the heels of a late June warehouse fire in Boyle Heights that released extraordinary amounts of soot and smoke across the county, on par with pollution generated by the previous year’s wildfires.
    Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • These were moments of extraordinary dissent against the British government by American colonists.
    Dana Taylor, USA Today, 3 July 2026
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  • While San Francisco’s bullpen is struggling, Rogers is in the midst of another excellent season after signing a three-year, $37 million deal to join the defending American League champions.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
  • Guests can borrow, for no charge, one of four Mate e-bikes for spins around the park or beyond, say to Tanimachi nearby for local neighborhood vibes, including charming izakayas, gyoza shops, and excellent, one-woman restaurants such as Tachiaoi.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
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  • Just down the road, Beefbar at Hotel Lou Pinet offers a relaxed ambiance and exceptional dishes.
    Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Read More TopicsTaylor Swift Vogue Weddings An all-access invitation to the exceptional and inspirational, plus planning tips and advice.
    Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 4 July 2026
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  • The Greatest, starring Best as Ali, is billed as an intimate exploration of the incomparable life of the boxing champion, humanitarian and global icon.
    Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 July 2026
  • With his incomparable voice and delivery, not to mention his way with timing, Foxx and costar Demond Wilson took the show into the upper reaches of the Nielsen ratings.
    Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
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  • This is the kind of unparalleled story and experience that makes the World Cup different from any other competition.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • This update transforms IEMs into precise studio reference monitors, offering unparalleled accuracy for recording engineers, producers, and performers.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
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  • Although established names like Nicolas Cage, Brendan Fraser, Josh Hartnett, and Jude Law had been linked with previous incarnations of Superman, Singer opted to cast an unknown, just as Donner had done with the peerless Reeve.
    Richard Edwards, Space.com, 28 June 2026
  • If the 348 was one of the few forgettable Ferraris, its successor knocked it out of the park with peerless styling, an exotic five-valve-per-cylinder V-8, and a quantum leap in performance.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
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  • Their French 75, which is made with cognac, lemon and muscadet, is a perfect example thanks to a beautiful balance of elegance and ingenuity.
    Blair Crosby, AJC.com, 5 July 2026
  • At the rear of the second floor is the primary suite, which has a large walk-in closet and another beautiful bathroom featuring a six-foot soaking tub with a custom glass surround.
    James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 5 July 2026

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“Matchless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/matchless. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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