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 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 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 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
  • To worsen matters, the tent’s only electrolyte analyzer was backlogged and every vital-signs monitor was in use.
    — Vibhu Krishna, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, only officers who have completed one of five specific agency training courses can conduct vehicle stops.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • Longbridge is an excellent option, especially for those looking to save money.
    — Liz Knueven,Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Pricing for the conversion starts at 100,000 euros, or roughly $113,670, but does not include the donor 944, which runs around $60,000 in excellent condition, according to Hagerty.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent
Adjective
  • The machines typically used to compress fuel must deliver enormous bursts of energy with exceptional precision.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • The formula’s lead ingredient, soybean ferment extract, is an exceptional resurfacing agent—improving skin’s texture, tone, and radiance without any harsh side effects.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of exceptional
Adjective
  • This keeps the performance informal and keeps the narrative — a staggering odyssey of injustices, abuses, travel adventures, extraordinary coincidences, losses, reunions, reflections and self-analysis — from becoming sensationalized.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Guadagnino speaks in calligraphy; adjectives almost certainly accompany a proper name — the extraordinary, the wonderful, the genius.
    — E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 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
  • These passages seem unparalleled in literature and somehow bypass the brain to jolt the nervous system directly.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Italy offers an unparalleled combination of natural beauty, a rich artistic and cultural heritage, and iconic global brands spanning fashion, design, and technology.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of unparalleled

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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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