as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
the show's enduring success was a testimony to the peerless talents of its ensemble cast
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Recent Examples of peerless
Adorned with distinctive depictions of fish, pigeons, a bearded man, a goat and more, the humble dishes are reminders of the artist’s peerless ability to master new art forms, even in later periods of his career.
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
Denis Villeneuve’s peerless vision for the epic big screen provides an unparalleled immersive experience where audiences are first-hand witness to both pulse-pounding action and spell-binding artistry.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
Everything is organized chronologically and is well curated — the Maranello museum’s collection of Formula One racecars, in particular, is peerless among the museums visited.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
As a songwriter, her acclaim is also quietly peerless, as performers including Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood have cut her material over the past quarter century.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
Denis Villeneuve’s peerless vision for the epic big screen provides an unparalleled immersive experience where audiences are first-hand witness to both pulse-pounding action and spell-binding artistry.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
Everything is organized chronologically and is well curated — the Maranello museum’s collection of Formula One racecars, in particular, is peerless among the museums visited.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
As a songwriter, her acclaim is also quietly peerless, as performers including Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood have cut her material over the past quarter century.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peerless
Adjective
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Spencer Danielson’s team started 3-1 last season with the only loss by a field goal at Oregon.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Gone are the days when a singular college women’s basketball game is relegated to the sad TV in the corner at the only bar in town streaming the match.—
Emily Bloch,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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And its large, thin leaves do provide excellent material to us as mulch or in a compost pile.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
16 Aug. 2025
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From there, Young tossed an accurate ball to Sanders for a would-be first down and it was dropped by the second-year tight end, who has put together an otherwise excellent camp.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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The term describes someone over 80 with an exceptional memory — one at least as good as the memories of people who are 20 to 30 years younger.—
Carolyn Rosenblatt,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Subsequent investigation indicates the problem was caused by an exceptional combination of circumstances in which the ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) did not include the allergen on the packaging.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
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The choice is whether to exhaust yourself trying to conduct every note or to lay down a rhythm that enables your entire team to create something extraordinary together.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Shooting for the stars and achieving the extraordinary is nothing new for elite athletes who reach the pinnacle of any sport.—
Andrew Rice,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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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
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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
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Come fall, the foliage is unparalleled as the trees on the plateau turn brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
12 Aug. 2025
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The stats don’t jump off the page, but the versatility is unparalleled.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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