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nonesuch

noun

ˈnən-ˌsəch

Definition of nonesuch

as in model

someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation in medieval legend Sir Galahad is the nonesuch of the noble knight with a pure and unselfish heart

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Their calculations used a feature of the model called a universal scaling function, which describes how physical quantities with dimensions, such as length, change over cosmic time.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 8 Nov. 2026
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a model for community conservation, having increased its rhino population to 89 from 15 back in 1984.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of model

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Members of the Democratic and Republican parties say the country and political system are better off when candidates and their ideas are tested.

— Karen Tumulty, Washington Post, 8 Nov. 2026
The modular laptop display system is not an entirely new idea, and there are some existing products on the market that offer detachable portable screens.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of idea

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Implementations can use thin silicon nanosheets or nanoribbons stacked vertically, with Intel’s RibbonFET providing one example.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
This was just one example that created plenty of confusion for viewers at home, while the home Missouri crowd was left stunned.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

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The Peninsula is an integral part of its latest incarnation as the Galataport waterfront complex, which includes a new underground cruise terminal and the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, designed by Renzo Piano.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Reeves has said the film would focus more on Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne after the first film heavily followed his Batman incarnation.

— Corbin Bolies, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026

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The war has cast a shadow on Persian Gulf nations that have long presented themselves as paragons of stability in a volatile region, mostly unaffected by the conflicts raging in the wider Middle East.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Preston talks with correspondent Mo Rocca about how playing a paragon of positivity is like a miracle for her.

— David Morgan, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

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