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
The boxer who retired in 2012 ran up a peerless record of 43-0 before losing to fellow legend Floyd Mayweather Jr. at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas in 2007.
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Sep. 2025
At 86, the actor remains in peerless form.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
No one needs to convince a soul that Colman is one of the single best reasons to keep watching movies and TV today, and that her talent for lacing a twinkle with high degrees of thallium is damn near peerless.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
That man is peerless in his love for American football.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 15 Sep. 2025
At 86, the actor remains in peerless form.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
No one needs to convince a soul that Colman is one of the single best reasons to keep watching movies and TV today, and that her talent for lacing a twinkle with high degrees of thallium is damn near peerless.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2025
That man is peerless in his love for American football.
—Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peerless
Adjective
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The only surefire way to avoid this modern-day traveler's burnout is by taking the path less traveled.—
Travel + Leisure,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Oct. 2025
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But the Kirk commentary isn't the only potential source of the downward turn.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This is where the Greenpoint comes from, an excellent neo-classic riff on a Manhattan that was invented at Milk & Honey in New York, and comprises the classic build of Manhattan—rye, sweet vermouth, and bitters—into which has been spliced the inimitable French herbal liqueur, Yellow Chartreuse.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Jayhawks did an excellent job of getting back in transition, limiting Louisville’s fast-break opportunities.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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The lounge feels like a five-star hotel with fine dining (don’t miss the schnitzel), an exceptional whiskey bar, and plush daybeds and showers.—
Staff Author,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Native throughout eastern North America, arrowwood viburnum provides exceptional wildlife value through nectar-rich spring blooms and late season blue-black fruits.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Friday's purge reduces to just four the number of men serving on the Central Military Commission (CMC), including Xi – an extraordinary concentration of power, according to analysts.—
Deirdre Kirsten Tatlow,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The Diet convened for an extraordinary session to elect Takaichi, who took over after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned with his cabinet earlier in the morning.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
21 Oct. 2025
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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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For a peaceful retreat that digs deep to the heart of the holiday, choose Banyan Tree Mayakoba and dive into wellness with unparalleled luxury—then let your soul free at an al fresco holiday party.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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This level of due diligence is unparalleled in standard commercial banking.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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