peerless

adjective

peer·​less ˈpir-ləs How to pronounce peerless (audio)

Examples of peerless in a Sentence

As an athlete he is peerless. the show's enduring success was a testimony to the peerless talents of its ensemble cast
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To remove make-up and rid her peerless skin of any pollution, Lipa is apparently a fan of Pai’s Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil. Georgia Day, Vogue, 12 June 2025 China’s peerless manufacturing efficiency reaped billions of dollars for U.S. firms. Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025 With Son Heung-min on the bench, Romero captained Spurs in Bilbao and produced a peerless performance. Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 May 2025 Explore Paul McCartney See latest videos, charts and news Midday Tuesday (Feb. 11), it was revealed that the Beatle would perform a last-minute underplay at Manhattan’s peerless Bowery Ballroom that very evening – with tickets only available at the box office. Joe Lynch, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peerless

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of peerless was in the 14th century

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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peerless. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

peerless

adjective
peer·​less ˈpi(ə)r-ləs How to pronounce peerless (audio)
: having no equal
peerless beauty
peerlessly adverb
peerlessness noun

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