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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Recent Examples of nonesuch
This week, Fleet Foxes have shared a mix of the tracks that inspired their new album Crack-Up, which arrived last Friday (June 16) via Nonesuch Records.
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Nick Williams, Billboard, 20 June 2017
Fleet Foxes' Crack-Up is due out on June 16, via Nonesuch records.
—Matt Miller, Esquire, 12 May 2017
Nick Williams, Billboard, 20 June 2017
Fleet Foxes' Crack-Up is due out on June 16, via Nonesuch records.
—Matt Miller, Esquire, 12 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonesuch
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Across the board, all models support low-latency gaming modes (ranging from 105ms to 120ms with Nothing OS), IP55 dust and water resistance (except Buds 2a with IP54), and fast charging.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Current models can extend up to 10 feet, with future versions aiming to reach beyond 25 feet.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Lightning struck when this idea converged with advancements in the potential for LLMs to automate customer service.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Ontario’s Conservative Premier, Doug Ford, has some ideas about that.—
Stephen Maher,
Time,
29 Apr. 2025
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In general, most people have fewer heirloom possessions, for example, which is a good thing for storage.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 May 2025
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For example, the American Academy of Pediatrics says a child taking puberty blockers could experience stress or lower self-esteem as their peers reach puberty.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Most of it involves the two men bantering (and occasionally bickering) behind the wheel in their current incarnations and the occasional unexpected back-seat cameo (the most memorable one being producer Adler, who financed and directed their first film).—
Adam Tschorn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The United States and its allies, however, will have to determine whether a China that is a softer incarnation of its current self should be regarded as a legitimate part of a changing global order—or still be treated as an existential threat.—
RANA MITTER,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
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But foreign investors hardly view China as a paragon of transparency or rule of law, limiting its utility as an alternative to the United States.—
Peter S. Goodman,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Silicon Valley is the paragon of innovation ecosystems.—
Jim Euchner,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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Though he was known for his progressive ideals, Francis' work may have helped create a further divide among the more conservative and liberal patrons of the Catholic Church.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The Law Firms will take on a wide range of pro bono matters that represent the full political spectrum, including Conservative ideals.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Apr. 2025
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“Nonesuch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonesuch. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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