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
Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
But this being a college town, and King’s College Chapel being such a nonpareil work of architecture, the debate over installing panels was long and lively — a heady mix of aesthetics, economics and politics.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Tom Gliatto, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But if that’s a handicap for producers, the two superstars’ presence in the big races — and, in Swift’s case, as a reaction-shot dancer nonpareil — guarantees a certain amount of tune-in anyway.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
From farmers markets to haircuts, the possibilities for special neighborhood retail and services are nonpareil.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
But this being a college town, and King’s College Chapel being such a nonpareil work of architecture, the debate over installing panels was long and lively — a heady mix of aesthetics, economics and politics.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Noun
As a kid in Los Angeles’s Chatsworth neighborhood, growing up on a property that had once belonged to cowboy star Roy Rogers, Kilmer began studying acting in grammar school, already dreaming of emulating Hollywood’s eccentric nonpareil, Marlon Brando.
—Tom Gliatto, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But if that’s a handicap for producers, the two superstars’ presence in the big races — and, in Swift’s case, as a reaction-shot dancer nonpareil — guarantees a certain amount of tune-in anyway.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpareil
Adjective
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There are nine starters on the AL roster, but three — Jacob deGrom, Yusei Kikuchi and Shane Smith — fulfill the requirement as their team’s only rep.—
Aaron Gleeman,
New York Times,
7 July 2025
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The only Cuban natives with more homers were Rafael Palmiero (569) and Jose Canseco (480).—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Noun
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The Double Shot made our reviewer's hair nice and smooth while giving it volume, and managed to give less frizz than other models.—
Boutayna Chokrane,
Wired News,
9 July 2025
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Size wasn't really the issue with past Z Flip devices, but the new model still shaved off a few millimeters.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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To remove make-up and rid her peerless skin of any pollution, Lipa is apparently a fan of Pai’s Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil.—
Georgia Day,
Vogue,
12 June 2025
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China’s peerless manufacturing efficiency reaped billions of dollars for U.S. firms.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Miloš had a wacky idea about Burt Reynolds for a while.—
Jordan Hoffman Updated,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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Just as the fish rise to the surface when the water is calm, your best ideas may surface when your mind is tranquil and wandering during an evening shower.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
10 July 2025
Noun
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For example, natural oils that would otherwise be filtered out in a drip coffee maker remain fully intact, making the coffee aromatic and robust.—
Tyler Shane,
Wired News,
30 June 2025
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For example, in many aerospace programs, each Form 3 submission contains 80 to 150 individual specifications on average, ranging from dimensions to materials, notes and finish requirements.—
Prashant Kondle,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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There are many excellent CRM platforms that are available at a much lower price point and that can serve the needs of most small and mid-sized businesses.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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Along the way, there have been some other expressions as well, including single barrel, barrel-proof whiskeys, a series of excellent cask-strength American single malts, and rye whiskeys made with different grain varietals.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Most of them worked for the line in its previous incarnation, including experienced butlers who deliver personalized service to every suite.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
3 July 2025
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Mixed in with this bold art and design are art deco vestiges of the building’s former incarnation as the Saxony Hotel in the 1950s and ’60s, when Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra and Elvis frequented the hot spot.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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And the long-standing Sagamore Resort (No. 3) is known for charming guests with its inimitable position on Lake George.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Rishabh Pant was the acrobatic star of the show with two hundreds in his own inimitable style, punctuated with a new air of responsibility and raucous windmill hitting.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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