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having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability the show's enduring success was a testimony to the peerless talents of its ensemble cast

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Recent Examples of peerless Lenovo’s peerless ThinkPad keyboard, replete with the signature TrackPoint interface, is also here, housed in a shell made of carbon fiber, magnesium, and aluminum. Joe Osborne, PCMAG, 2 Mar. 2025 Easton’s a peerless listener and lively raconteur, both curious and worldly. Matt Thompson, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025 Indeed, both Elon and Tesla are peerless, but what is the appropriate valuation to assign that exceptionalism? Michael Khouw, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025 While Jamal Murray struggled for so much of this season, the 36-year-old former MVP was proving to be a fantastic partner to the peerless Nikola Jokić and relieving all sorts of pressure that was building in these early regular-season months. Sam Amick, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peerless
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  • The only deal that Netanyahu would view as acceptable is a Libya-style nuclear deal.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 26 Apr. 2025
  • At the end of round 1, with Ward (No. 1 to the Tennessee Titans) and Jaxson Dart (No. 25 to the New York Giants) being the only quarterbacks selected, Sanders’ father, Deion, posted a video of Shedeur addressing the slide.
    Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds are an excellent source of iron.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Incorporating a mudroom into your home is an excellent way to add value to your space.
    Sarah Lyon, Architectural Digest, 30 Apr. 2025
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  • His answer, given the exceptional political and economic turmoil in Canada, was a bit surprising.
    Ian Austen, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025
  • The secret to an exceptional Amatriciana lies in selecting impeccable guanciale Amatriciano—with its perfect balance of tender meat and luxurious fat—creating the foundation upon which this masterpiece is built.
    Jenn Rice, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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  • One minor injury was reported in the extraordinary mishap.
    Anne Flaherty, ABC News, 28 Apr. 2025
  • In the following months, Modi’s government introduced a series of extraordinary initiatives meant to solidify Hindu dominance.
    Andrew Marantz, New Yorker, 28 Apr. 2025
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  • After hours inside, ogle the matchless architecture of the nearby Palace Museum, stroll the beautiful trails and soak in some glorious views, Chinese ink paintings come to life.
    Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Tickets are pricey – from $99 to more than $200 – but Sphere brass view the cost as a worth it for the matchless experience.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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  • Dart was also an elite threat running the ball, carrying it 124 times for 495 yards and three scores and displaying unparalleled toughness for a quarterback.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
  • At the heart of this pivotal period lies the sales kickoff—an event that, when executed correctly, can set the stage for a year of unparalleled success.
    Anjai Lal, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025

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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 9 May. 2025.

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