Literary notes about unmatched (AI summary)
In literature, "unmatched" is employed to denote qualities that are beyond comparison, often accentuating singular excellence or exceptional characteristics. Poets and novelists use the term to underscore valor, genius, beauty, or skill that stands alone—for instance, heroic feats or creative prowess are so remarkable they are described as "unmatched" in their domain [1, 2, 3]. At times, it is used more technically to highlight errors or anomalies in textual presentation, such as mismatched quotation marks or discordant elements [4, 5, 6]. Whether illustrating the sublime uniqueness of a character’s ability or marking a notable flaw in printing, the word effectively conveys a state of being unequaled and distinctive [7, 8, 9].
- Two dogs of black Saint Hubert's breed, Unmatched for courage, breath, and speed, Fast on his flying traces came, And all but won that desperate game;
— from The Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott - She gave free range to her unmatched genius for destruction.
— from The Fleets Behind the FleetThe Work of the Merchant Seamen and Fishermen in the War by W. MacNeile (William MacNeile) Dixon - Thy lord, King Daśaratha, long Stood fighting with the demon throng, But long of arm, unmatched in strength, Fell wounded by their darts at length.
— from The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse by Valmiki - Occasional unmatched quotation marks were retained.
— from The Myths and Fables of To-Day by Samuel Adams Drake - Otherwise, both quotation marks are likely unmatched.
— from Cork: Its Origin and Industrial Uses by Gilbert Erwin Stecher - Transcriber’s Note The unmatched opening quote on page 12 was assumed to be a typographical error and removed.
— from Insect Architecture by James Rennie - Daring, untiring, of unequalled courage, and unmatched resolution, the cruelty of the Spaniards he put down by greater cruelty.
— from The Monarchs of the Main; Or, Adventures of the Buccaneers. Volume 1 (of 3) by Walter Thornbury - He was by election a dramatist, and, necessarily, one of unmatched versatility.
— from Shakespeare and the Modern Stage; with Other Essays by Lee, Sidney, Sir - Each had tremendous human and natural resources, actual or potential, on a scale unmatched by any other nation.
— from State of the Union Addresses by Harry S. Truman
