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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The storyteller role has frequently been a role relegated to gay men, who, with their elevated taste levels and cultural cachet, are often celebrated for their peerless ability to entertain. Michael Cuby, Them., 24 Oct. 2025 By flouting all conventions in the face of rock and roll and making a mellifluous spectacle of the music that moved through his body like a thought from God, Jarrett has become a peerless symbol of artistic purity, his talent singular, his every note sui generis. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025 Fortunately, the peerless English gun-maker and safari outfitter Westley Richards seems to have grasped this predicament and come up with a solution. Air Mail, 4 Oct. 2025 Note the dynamic hint of the peerless 1977 Travolta footwork that Bezos brings to his entrance on the Downtown Four Seasons carpet. Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peerless

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 11 Nov. 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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