nonesuch

none·such

noun \ˈnən-ˌsəch\

Definition of NONESUCH

: a person or thing without an equal

— nonesuch adjective

Examples of NONESUCH

1. <in medieval legend Sir Galahad is the nonesuch of the noble knight with a pure and unselfish heart>

First Known Use of NONESUCH

1590

Related to NONESUCH

Synonyms: beau ideal, classic, eidolon, exemplar, idea, model, ideal, nonpareil, paragon, patron saint

Related Words: role model; embodiment, epitome, incarnation, manifestation, personification, phantom, pink; archetype, example, mirror, paradigm, pattern; guideline, principle, rule; gauge (also gage), standard, touchstone; essence, quintessence; acme, apex, apotheosis, culmination, peak, pinnacle, summit, zenith

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Rhymes with NONESUCH

as much, as such, a touch, retouch, soft touch, so much, too much