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
By flouting all conventions in the face of rock and roll and making a mellifluous spectacle of the music that moved through his body like a thought from God, Jarrett has become a peerless symbol of artistic purity, his talent singular, his every note sui generis.
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Fortunately, the peerless English gun-maker and safari outfitter Westley Richards seems to have grasped this predicament and come up with a solution.
—Air Mail, 4 Oct. 2025
Note the dynamic hint of the peerless 1977 Travolta footwork that Bezos brings to his entrance on the Downtown Four Seasons carpet.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
At 86, the actor remains in peerless form.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Fortunately, the peerless English gun-maker and safari outfitter Westley Richards seems to have grasped this predicament and come up with a solution.
—Air Mail, 4 Oct. 2025
Note the dynamic hint of the peerless 1977 Travolta footwork that Bezos brings to his entrance on the Downtown Four Seasons carpet.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
At 86, the actor remains in peerless form.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peerless
Adjective
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While there are various courses offered to inmates in Mississippi’s prisons, the only higher education degree available at Parchman is an associate’s or bachelor’s in theology from the New Orleans Baptist Seminary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The only legislator voting against it was Carl DeMaio, who represents East County.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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But the Red Sox destroyed and ended their relationship with their only true power hitter and proven winner for a player who, though an undeniably excellent addition, was here for 117 total games.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Transition metal fluorides are widely regarded as promising cathode materials because of their high theoretical voltages and excellent thermal stability.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Until ecosystems adapt, many exceptional leaders will continue to build extraordinary value for others but struggle to do the same for themselves, not due to lack of capability, but because the system hasn’t caught up to their needs.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 Jan. 2026
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Your visit will give you a firsthand look at the vibrant Town Center and the award-winning neighborhoods and exceptional lifestyle amenities.—
Ave Maria,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2026
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Packed with extraordinary gorilla behavior never filmed before, this is a story of hope and joy.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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Johnson’s ability to rapidly guide the Bears here registers as extraordinary.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rosemary’s Baby is still matchless for sheer psychological terror, but don’t let Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes’s Satanic neighbors ruin New York City for you.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025
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For any sportsman living in the Eastern half of the nation, one of the great things about a hunt in the West, in my opinion, is the chance to sample the matchless friendliness and hospital ity of the people there.—
Robert Merchant,
Outdoor Life,
1 Oct. 2025
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The moment where Godzilla unleashes his atomic breath is a moment of unparalleled horror and, in a perverse way, beauty.—
James Grebey,
Vulture,
9 Jan. 2026
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Conditions were only made worse by recent military defeats, crippling sanctions, corruption, and an unparalleled water crisis.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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