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
No one needs to convince a soul that Colman is one of the single best reasons to keep watching movies and TV today, and that her talent for lacing a twinkle with high degrees of thallium is damn near peerless.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
That man is peerless in his love for American football.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The peerless interiors of this 49-room bolthole screams quiet luxury.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 16 July 2025
Notably, too, pop-ready superstars whose charismatic personalities and peerless skills expanded the genre's reach like Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers are obvious additions.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
That man is peerless in his love for American football.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
The peerless interiors of this 49-room bolthole screams quiet luxury.
—Chadner Navarro, Vogue, 16 July 2025
Notably, too, pop-ready superstars whose charismatic personalities and peerless skills expanded the genre's reach like Barbara Mandrell, Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers are obvious additions.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peerless
Adjective
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CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Gipson was the only defensive lineman on kick coverage.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Sims said Kaiser offers competitive pay and excellent health benefits, and is already reducing internal costs to make its latest wage offer to the Alliance of Health Care Unions — of which UNAC/UCHP is a member.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
11 Oct. 2025
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Alabama’s Ty Simpson was excellent, finishing 23-for-31 for 200 yards and three touchdowns through the air.—
Maddie Hartley,
Kansas City Star,
11 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Some of them waged it, encamping with the armies, cooking, cleaning, and nursing, and, in a few exceptional cases, grabbing muskets themselves.—
Jane Kamensky,
The Atlantic,
10 Oct. 2025
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Misa, one of the rare players to be given exceptional player status from Hockey Canada, was taken under Haight’s wing.—
Joe Smith,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Every chapter has its own life, and this one has been extraordinary.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
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The extraordinary vote in November was to decide whether Kan, the Israeli public broadcaster and member of the EBU, could participate in the Eurovision 2026.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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
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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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The prestigious honor is based on his unparalleled achievements on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums and Hot Latin Songs charts throughout the first 25 years of the century.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
9 Oct. 2025
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Hersh’s unparalleled career is explored in the documentary Cover-Up, directed by Oscar winner Laura Poitras and Mark Obenhaus, which screens tonight at the New York Film Festival.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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