second to none

idiom

: better than all others of the same kind
His cakes are second to none.
The city's public transportation system is second to none.

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His ability to blend bold, high-concept genre stories with deeply human characters is second to none, and ANGEL DOWN is no exception. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026 The passion that everyone shares in this region is second to none. Gary Stoller, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026 His feel for the game is second to none. Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2026 Your grace and compassion are second to none. Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for second to none

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“Second to none.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20to%20none. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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