as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
the nonpareil beauty of Helen of Troy
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as in model
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
among the knights of the Round Table, Galahad stood alone as the nonpareil of nobility and selflessness
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Recent Examples of nonpareil
Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
That was nine days before Mays died Tuesday at 93, which set off a celebration of his nonpareil baseball career that culminated Thursday with a game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala., the oldest professional ballyard in the country.
—Kevin B. Blackistone, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The dough is rolled in festive hues of red and green nonpareils before baking, and once baked, a milk chocolate kiss is gently pressed into the warm cookie right out of the oven.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Nodding to Billy Wilder’s nonpareil noir, Gilmour dresses the ensemble in black and white and nothing but (the clothes are, for the most part, casually hip streetwear, a style that doesn’t land as powerfully as the monochrome palette).
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2024
That was nine days before Mays died Tuesday at 93, which set off a celebration of his nonpareil baseball career that culminated Thursday with a game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Ala., the oldest professional ballyard in the country.
—Kevin B. Blackistone, Washington Post, 22 June 2024
Noun
The Original Glazed doughnut is dipped in blue vanilla icing, sprinkled with Oreo crunch and white nonpareils.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
The dough is rolled in festive hues of red and green nonpareils before baking, and once baked, a milk chocolate kiss is gently pressed into the warm cookie right out of the oven.
—Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpareil
Adjective
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Every now and then, the hunter’s headphones would ping, registering a metallic hit below ground; though the vast majority of those signals were inconsequential, identifying only bits of scrap iron or old lead bullets.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
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Raman was the only candidate to participate in the post-debate media scrum, speaking extensively with reporters after Bass and Pratt departed shortly after the event.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
8 May 2026
Noun
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That realization would lead to the launch of Authentic Studios in 2023 — and with it, a new model for how fashion and lifestyle brands can operate as content creators.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Aside from the fans, real-life OnlyFans models have taken issue with Cassie’s portrayal and content on the show.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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These kinds of performances help illustrate why American Football remain peerless.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
4 May 2026
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No wonder Correa is reminded of the peerless Bonds.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Of course, Father’s Day brunch ideas must go beyond casual weekday toast and cereal, because the fathers and father figures in our lives deserve a little extra effort.—
Hannah Lee Leidy,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
9 May 2026
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The kind of storm leaving Maxey resigned to the very idea of defeat before the halftime break.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Conversations around excellent kebabs in Southern California tend to begin with the Martirosyan family and their Mini Kabob in Glendale.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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The lighting, art design and score are all excellent – and the single shot construction gives the film a dreamy, meditative quality.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Their collapse against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League is the best example, but this is also what happened against City in April.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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For example, say the Heat were to instead pursue Lauri Markkanen perhaps with Kel’el Ware and Tyler Herro as the hook and then learn those two components could have closed a Giannis deal?—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Barbra Streisand‘s inimitable career mirrors the fashion choices she’s made for the last several decades.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
9 May 2026
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The day before the islands actually are turned into Christo’s art, the fabric will be delivered to the islands (in inimitable style, by 32 boats intended to arrive simultaneously) and anchored.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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However, this latest incarnation has some sensational digital magic attached that has piqued our interest.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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The podcast helped keep Eternally Yours alive through the various twists and turns that included an animation incarnation.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
1 May 2026
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“Nonpareil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpareil. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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