Synonyms of nonpareil

nonpareil 1 of 2

adjective

as in only

having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability

the nonpareil beauty of Helen of Troy

Synonyms & Similar Words

• only
• peerless
• unequalled
• excellent
• inimitable
• extraordinary
• matchless
• incomparable
• exceptional
• unsurpassable
• unequaled
• unparalleled
• unrivaled
• unsurpassed
• unrivalled
• unmatched
• beautiful
• unique
• wonderful
• out of sight
• unexampled
• immense
• uncommon
• divine
• superb
• marvellous
• heavenly
• lovely
• great
• singular
• marvelous
• unusual
• rare
• stellar
• sterling
• terrific
• superlative
• first-rate
• fabulous
• first-class
• famous
• fine
• superior
• classic
• special
• grand
• splendid
• prime
• quality
• awesome
• choice
• fantastic
• high-class
• noble
• alone
• dandy
• preferred
• wizard
• primo
• sensational
• better
• first-string
• crackerjack
• frontline
• top
• keen
• capital
• top-notch
• swell
• peachy
• prize
• banner
• cracking
• groovy
• supernal
• high-grade
• bang-up
• nifty
• corking
• fantabulous
• prizewinning
• brave
• boss
• out-of-sight
• par excellence
• dynamite
• dope
• tip-top
• blue-chip
• number one
• righteous
• bumper
• boffo
• gangbuster
• radical
• neat
• A1
• gangbusters
• fab
• fancy
• five-star
• jim-dandy
• gone
• No. 1
• bonny
• bonnie
• phat
• mean
• numero uno
• brag
• bully
• hot
• 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
• gage
• archetype
• zenith
• apotheosis
• epitome
• guideline
• quintessence
• gauge
• acme
• pattern
• standard
• rule
• summit
• culmination
• peak

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