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
Świątek’s defensive footwork and general movement, which is close to peerless and one of her greatest strengths, was absent.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
He’s been tending to the team’s peerless grass and infield dirt for nine years.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Easton’s a peerless listener and lively raconteur, both curious and worldly.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025
While Jamal Murray struggled for so much of this season, the 36-year-old former MVP was proving to be a fantastic partner to the peerless Nikola Jokić and relieving all sorts of pressure that was building in these early regular-season months.
—Sam Amick, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
He’s been tending to the team’s peerless grass and infield dirt for nine years.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Easton’s a peerless listener and lively raconteur, both curious and worldly.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025
While Jamal Murray struggled for so much of this season, the 36-year-old former MVP was proving to be a fantastic partner to the peerless Nikola Jokić and relieving all sorts of pressure that was building in these early regular-season months.
—Sam Amick, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peerless
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Why do celebrities buy the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon? Brunson is far from the only multimillionaire or celebrity who owns a G-Wagon.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The only part of her body that could move was her tail, which slightly wagged in anticipation of getting saved by her owner.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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Additionally, having read about the extensive fabric testing conducted by Article to ensure abrasion resistance (150% more testing than industry standard!), I was reassured that this would be an excellent investment piece for our home.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2025
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That means that barring a massive night by Brunson -- who is dealing with two excellent perimeter defenders in Jrue Holiday and Derrick White -- the Celtics should be able to not only win, but cover, for the second game in a row.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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In 1982, Israel demonstrated exceptional tactical precision in Operation Mole Cricket 19 in the Beqaa Valley in Lebanon, destroying the majority of Syrian aircraft without suffering a single loss.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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His rise has been exceptional since signing from Middlesbrough, establishing himself among Emery’s most important players.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
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Through his stories, Smit brings life to the intensity of human experience, creating characters that meet extraordinary circumstances and challenging alternatives.—
Sixteen Ramos,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The actors bring extraordinary depth and nuance to every moment.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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After hours inside, ogle the matchless architecture of the nearby Palace Museum, stroll the beautiful trails and soak in some glorious views, Chinese ink paintings come to life.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes,
7 Dec. 2024
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Tickets are pricey – from $99 to more than $200 – but Sphere brass view the cost as a worth it for the matchless experience.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
18 Oct. 2024
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The unparalleled home, on the market for $6.65 million, is the most expensive residential listing in Elk Grove, according to Zillow.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2025
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Their dedication to public service — and public safety — is unparalleled.—
Louis Uccellini,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2025
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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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