peerless

adjective

ˈpir-ləs How to pronounce peerless (audio)
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 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 Clark is a peerless young player who can be a bit of a brat when she gets batted around. — Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 25 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for peerless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peerless
  1. only
  2. excellent
  3. exceptional
  4. extraordinary
  5. matchless
  6. unparalleled
Adjective
  • Shotwell has been the only donor to announce a major stock gift, the Wall Street Journal reported, but Treasury notes show others have expressed interest in similar donations.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The hypnotizing corduroy stripes of curling blue waves visible from the resort’s expansive green clifftop lawn en route to a private staircase that leads straight to the surf—and a guest-only beach deck, too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • There’s an excellent Anantara Spa and a state-of-the-art fitness center onsite, but the highlight of the property is its 60-foot-long oceanfront infinity pool, which overlooks the entire expanse of Stone Town beach.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Mikey Madison is excellent as a whistleblower driven by love, not spite.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Her career demonstrates extraordinary range, an exceptional level of acting and at the same time, a very special connection with audiences.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Nonetheless, the association of Nike with exceptional athletes remains a litmus test for relevance, consumer sentiment, and brand equity — all metrics Hill should be working toward as part of his ongoing brand turnaround.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • Alongside Parton’s thousands of remarkable songs, the singer’s extraordinary life and career reached beyond music.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Hill’s departure marks the end of an extraordinary run in one of heavy metal’s defining bands.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of extraordinary
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
Definition of matchless
Adjective
  • The Festival also offers unparalleled educational opportunities to film students and the community at large.
    — Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
  • The region had seen no hurricanes form between June and September—an unparalleled dry spell.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of unparalleled

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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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