Synonyms of nonpareil

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adjective

ˌnän-pə-ˈrel 

as in only

having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability

the nonpareil beauty of Helen of Troy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• only
• peerless
• excellent
• inimitable
• extraordinary
• matchless
• incomparable
• exceptional
• unsurpassable
• unequaled
• unparalleled
• unrivaled
• unsurpassed
• unmatched
• superb
• beautiful
• unique
• wonderful
• out of sight
• unexampled
• divine
• immense
• uncommon
• great
• heavenly
• lovely
• marvelous
• singular
• unusual
• stellar
• rare
• terrific
• sterling
• superlative
• first-rate
• superior
• first-class
• fabulous
• fine
• famous
• classic
• special
• grand
• prime
• awesome
• splendid
• quality
• fantastic
• noble
• high-class
• choice
• alone
• dandy
• preferred
• primo
• better
• sensational
• first-string
• wizard
• crackerjack
• frontline
• keen
• top
• top-notch
• swell
• capital
• peachy
• banner
• prize
• cracking
• groovy
• supernal
• high-grade
• bang-up
• nifty
• corking
• brave
• fantabulous
• prizewinning
• boss
• out-of-sight
• par excellence
• dope
• tip-top
• dynamite
• blue-chip
• number one
• righteous
• bumper
• boffo
• radical
• neat
• A1
• gangbusters
• five-star
• fab
• fancy
• gone
• jim-dandy
• bonny
• phat
• mean
• numero uno
• brag
• hot
• bully
• A-OK
• peachy keen
• cool
• hype
• down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ordinary
• usual
• common
• normal
• frequent
• familiar
• ubiquitous
• garden
• routine
• lesser
• commonplace
• inferior
• everyday
• worst
• worse
• lower
• poor
• low
• deficient
• substandard
• bastard
• unsatisfactory
• off
• bad
• paltry
• lousy
• unacceptable
• ill
• household
• bush
• wanting
• depressed
• low-grade
• lame
• bush-league
• mediocre
• second-class
• dissatisfactory
• execrable
• punk
• wretched
• terrible
• vile
• rotten
• pathetic
• second-rate
• awful
• atrocious

nonpareil

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noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• model
• idea
• example
• incarnation
• paragon
• ideal
• manifestation
• nonesuch
• exemplar
• patron saint
• pinnacle
• classic
• mirror
• personification
• eidolon
• essence
• phantom
• embodiment
• beau ideal
• touchstone
• pink
• principle
• paradigm
• role model
• apex
• archetype
• zenith
• apotheosis
• epitome
• guideline
• quintessence
• gauge
• acme
• pattern
• standard
• rule
• summit
• culmination
• peak

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nonpareil

Adjective

This nonpareil vision, according to the reporting, has helped Humans& to already raise $480 million in seed funding despite launching just three months ago. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 22 Jan. 2026

Corinthian’s collection of suites, spas, and dining options are nonpareil. — Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025

Noun

These buttery shortbread crisps are bathed in a sweet yogurt icing and topped with colorful nonpareils for a bit of extra crunch. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026

The Original Glazed doughnut is dipped in blue vanilla icing, sprinkled with Oreo crunch and white nonpareils. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026

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