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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 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 In addition to peerless pitching, the night was carried by extracurricular activities, as Fox and MLB have embraced the exhibition’s entertainment potential. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026 Although established names like Nicolas Cage, Brendan Fraser, Josh Hartnett, and Jude Law had been linked with previous incarnations of Superman, Singer opted to cast an unknown, just as Donner had done with the peerless Reeve. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 28 June 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
  • San Basilio de Palenque is the only surviving maroon settlement in the Americas.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • It's led by Alexei Zhuravlev, who holds its only seat in the Duma and is known for vociferous attacks on the West on state TV.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • An individual company can maintain excellent controls and favorable claims experience while still facing higher pricing because the market has deteriorated around it.
    — Randy Sadler, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Food and drink The property’s on-site restaurant serves decent New American fare in a room that offers the same excellent views as the penthouses, or on the hotel’s delightful terrace during the warmer months.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • Engineered around Qualcomm’s flagship 12-core Snapdragon X Elite processor, this Surface laptop delivers exceptional processing speed with whisper-quiet thermal efficiency.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 6 Sep. 2026
  • That golden brown exterior tasted exceptional, but eating it came with some hurdles.
    — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • The Tigers repeatedly found explosive gains through the air, some created not by an extraordinary throw but by a defensive breakdown.
    — Taylor Eldridge, Kansas City Star, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The adventure experts at EYOS Expeditions have curated a new journey that combines a deep-water expedition with all the extraordinary wonders of Alaska’s wilderness.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 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
  • Messi’s retirement from the Argentine national team and Ronaldo’s impending retirement from Portugal’s mark the end of an unparalleled era in soccer.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • After all, sport has an almost unparalleled ability to talk to people, particularly some of those most at risk of taking their own lives.
    — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of unparalleled

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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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