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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 Indeed, the whole bag is Fair Wear certified, meeting labor standards for safety, health, and wellness of those who made this peerless portmanteau. Jeremy White, Wired News, 25 Aug. 2025 The centerpiece, called the Sun Room, featured three giant windows that offered a peerless view into the gorge and its colors of salmon, coral, saffron and blood orange. Tom Zoellner, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025 Heckerling’s inventive, bespoke Valley Girl lingo is totally peerless. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025 Currently on tour, the beloved Nashville legend comfortably performed at his peerless peak. Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for peerless
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  • The stabbing wasn’t the only incident at the San Francisco church to appear in CatholicVote’s database.
    Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 30 Aug. 2025
  • The only catch is that stock for some of these deals may sell out fast, so shop sooner rather than later.
    Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2025
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  • But on a day when Mizzou amassed 595 total yards, converted 4 of 5 fourth downs and got an excellent effort from first-year starting quarterback Beau Pribula, surrendering possession had to fill Kansas followers with a sense of dread.
    Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The openings can keep your feet cool or give you an excellent way to show off some eye-catching socks once the weather get cooler.
    Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Angela Grothaus and Lisa Human have been promoted to partners, recognizing their exceptional leadership and dedication to client service, the release said.
    Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The ceremony will also recognize Brunello Cucinelli, who will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award for exceptional contributions and lasting impact on the fashion industry.
    Essence, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Jacqueline Burnett and David Schultz’s extraordinary careers at Hubbard Street date back to 2009.
    Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Astronomers made the rare and extraordinary discovery of an interstellar object in our own solar system on July 1, 2025, sparking a scramble to study the mysterious visitor.
    Andrew Jones, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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  • These kicks are lightweight, with a stiff PRO carbon power plate, and the fit is specific to your foot with its matchless dial lace system.
    Wendy Altschuler, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
  • 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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  • Eli’s visionary approach to horror, combined with Snoop’s unparalleled creative energy, promises a film that will push boundaries and captivate audiences.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Rudoy says the pieces are rooted in unparalleled softness and crafted with intention.
    Catherine Salfino, Sourcing Journal, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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