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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Not only that, but the linebackers are peerless in the country. Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025 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. 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 Indeed, the whole bag is Fair Wear certified, meeting labor standards for safety, health, and wellness of those who made this peerless portmanteau. Jeremy White, Wired News, 25 Aug. 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 8 Sep. 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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