peer 1 of 2

noun

ˈpir How to pronounce peer (audio)
Definition of peernext
1
as in nobleman
a man of high birth or social position claims to be related to an English peer

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2
as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value a jury of one's peers

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peer

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verb

as in to gaze
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise visitors seem mesmerized as they peer at the variety of marine life in the aquarium's huge tank

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Recent Examples of peer
Noun
Burnham’s predecessors and his peers in Germany and France have similar ambitions, and their own headwinds to deal with. — Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 21 July 2026 Butter and Margarine Findings presented at Nutrition 2023 showed that people who consumed more than half a tablespoon of olive oil a day had a 28% lower risk of dying from dementia than peers who rarely used it. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026
Verb
Early paleontologists could describe their shapes but had no way to dig deeper by peering inside the bones. — Kristi Curry Rogers, The Conversation, 14 July 2026 The operando neutron powder diffraction technique was used to peer inside the battery interface. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for peer
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peer
  1. nobleman
  2. equivalent
  3. gaze
  4. gentleman
  5. counterpart
  6. stare
  7. fellow
  8. gawk
Noun
  • The unlucky nobleman Tullus was bitten by a fierce haemorrhois, causing blood to pour from his eyes, nose, ears, mouth, and other orifices and outlets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • In it, Noémie Merlant plays Marianne, an artist hired to paint the portrait of a young woman (Adèle Haenel) being married off to an Italian nobleman.
    — Liam Hess, Vogue, 28 June 2026
Definition of nobleman
Noun
  • See the hundreds of billions worth of cash equivalents sitting on Berkshire Hathaway’s balance sheet then, and now.
    — John Tamny, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The exhibitor generated $190 million in free cash flow and ended the quarter with $778 million of cash and cash equivalents.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 20 July 2026
Definition of equivalent
Verb
  • Walking through the doors of Valkyrie Arms Training in Meridian, you are greeted by a large mural of 19th century women on the Western frontier, dressed in period gowns and gazing into the distance — and wielding firearms.
    — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 25 July 2026
  • Jeffrey Dean Morgan gazes out at the audience for The Walking Dead - Dead City Season 3 panel at Comic-Con in San Diego on July 24.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026
Definition of gaze
Noun
  • The Knicks claiming the 2026 NBA championship in an emphatic 4-1 gentleman’s sweep of the San Antonio Spurs sent the Eastern Conference into a frenzy.
    — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
  • The program is structured around four themes, The Lawn, The Garden, The Stage and The Gallery, drawn from Sir Thomas Elyot’s 1531 The Boke Named the Governour, the founding text of the English gentleman ideal.
    — Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of gentleman
Noun
  • The rice flour adds a nutty flavor while allowing for an open crumb, making the pancake feel lighter than its viral counterparts.
    — Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 July 2026
  • Both figures are larger than their respective Watch 8 counterparts (325mAh for the 40mm and 435mAh for the 44mm), but the Watch 9 has the same 30-hour battery estimate as its predecessor.
    — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026
Definition of counterpart
Verb
  • Inside the latest post-loss clubhouse, multiple players sat at their lockers in silence, staring at their phones or blankly ahead.
    — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • This paragon of patience is staring at an uncertain future and wearing thin.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 21 July 2026
Definition of stare
Noun
  • The pop icon was previously married to Bono's husband, fellow singer Sonny Bono, and performed with him in the classic '60s group Sonny & Cher.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 23 July 2026
  • The three-month lapse in data is the longest delay seen in years, said Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, a senior fellow at the American Immigration Council.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of fellow
Verb
  • Next Big Thing, have become the most talked about — and gawked about — in the run-up to Sunday’s World Cup final, when Messi’s Argentina will play Yamal’s Spain for the biggest trophy in the sport.
    — Joseph Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
  • By Thursday morning, only the awning was still standing amid the rubble, as passersby gawked and cars slowed down to survey what had happened.
    — Claire Harutunian, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2026
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“Peer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peer. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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