peerless

adjective

peer·​less ˈpir-ləs How to pronounce peerless (audio)
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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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But Garrett might be peerless in his ability to impact the game — as well as the way teams prepare exclusively for him during the week. Jeff Howe, New York Times, 16 June 2026 Under Eye Concealer This concealer is peerless in my mom’s eyes. Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 14 June 2026 The peerless ensemble around Rhys consists of old comedy friends of Dippold’s, like Hiller and Neil Casey, as well as veteran character actors including Dickey, Stephen Root and Kevin Carroll. David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 11 June 2026 Prince the drum programmer was peerless during this period. Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for peerless

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 20 Jun. 2026.

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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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