Definition of peerlessnext
as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability the show's enduring success was a testimony to the peerless talents of its ensemble cast

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Recent Examples of peerless Her peerless ability to weave a story with keen observational skills and a guitar. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Extravagantly bewigged, boldly buxom, and graced with a peerless, vibrato-laden soprano voice, the exuberant Parton succeeded a hit-making early career in partnership with vocalist Porter Wagoner with a long series of solo hits. — Chris Morris, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 And make no mistake, Williams’ resume as a stopper remains peerless for the red-hot Valkyries. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 As a main, the branzino, bathed in a lemon-orange sauce and complemented by asparagus gratinée, was peerless and paired well with the beet salad. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for peerless
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Adjective
  • While Huang is not the only face of AI — OpenAI's Sam Altman, Google's Demis Hassabis and Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton are among the others — he's been an influential one.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Nov. 2026
  • As if that weren’t enough to keep you busy, know that excellent vino isn’t the only reason to dedicate your big vacation to Chile this year.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • Bold from brown butter and balsamic vinegar and bright from lemon, the crunchy topping is an excellent foil to the sweetness of roasted squash.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Their bench even has some guys providing excellent backup options.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • While Shelby was clearly an exceptional candidate, his success was largely predicated on your failures.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2026
  • Why the semiconductor industry is interested in diamond One of diamond’s most attractive properties is its exceptional thermal conductivity.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • And that's really all down to finding actors who in this extraordinary ensemble have a really terrific sense of humor.
    — Kara Warner, Vanity Fair, 14 Nov. 2026
  • The award recognizes her extraordinary contributions to advancing civil rights, civil liberties and social justice through storytelling.
    — Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 13 Nov. 2026
Adjective
  • It is generally agreed that Helen, the woman of matchless beauty who indirectly caused the Trojan War by eloping with (or being abducted by) the Trojan prince Paris, belongs to the realm of fiction and not fact, as do Achilles and other mythological figures.
    — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The pecan version adds a nutty crunch, but the original rolls are matchless as is.
    — Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • But Dodson is best known for her unparalleled translations of Clarice Lispector.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Bob the Minion will join him in the unparalleled aerial display watched by more than 34 million television viewers.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026

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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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