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
To remove make-up and rid her peerless skin of any pollution, Lipa is apparently a fan of Pai’s Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil.
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Georgia Day, Vogue, 12 June 2025
China’s peerless manufacturing efficiency reaped billions of dollars for U.S. firms.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
With Son Heung-min on the bench, Romero captained Spurs in Bilbao and produced a peerless performance.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Midday Tuesday (Feb. 11), it was revealed that the Beatle would perform a last-minute underplay at Manhattan’s peerless Bowery Ballroom that very evening – with tickets only available at the box office.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2025
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Georgia Day, Vogue, 12 June 2025
China’s peerless manufacturing efficiency reaped billions of dollars for U.S. firms.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 29 May 2025
With Son Heung-min on the bench, Romero captained Spurs in Bilbao and produced a peerless performance.
—Jay Harris, New York Times, 22 May 2025
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Midday Tuesday (Feb. 11), it was revealed that the Beatle would perform a last-minute underplay at Manhattan’s peerless Bowery Ballroom that very evening – with tickets only available at the box office.
—Joe Lynch, Billboard, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peerless
Adjective
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Brown, so far the only Republican running, got into the race after former New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu ruled out a run.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
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The only Cuban natives with more homers were Rafael Palmiero (569) and Jose Canseco (480).—
Chuck Murr,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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This Dyson model is lightweight and has powerful suction and motorized tools that are excellent for getting hair out of carpets and upholstery.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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There is not a lot of room, but the midfielder is excellent at operating in tight spaces.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Drought Severe to exceptional drought conditions were prevalent for much of south-central Texas when the downpours came, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 July 2025
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One traveler noted their exceptional comfort during a trip to Portugal, praising their elevated look and all-day wearability.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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Under his leadership, Apple launched the Watch, expanded into the health sector, and maintained extraordinary logistical consistency despite global disruptions.—
Nate Bennett,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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In both cases, the National Weather Service offered clear warnings of potentially life-threatening weather events; in Los Angeles, warnings were given days before extraordinary winds — of up to 100 mph — slammed a region already suffering from a record-dry fall.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 July 2025
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After hours inside, ogle the matchless architecture of the nearby Palace Museum, stroll the beautiful trails and soak in some glorious views, Chinese ink paintings come to life.—
Baz Dreisinger,
Forbes,
7 Dec. 2024
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Tickets are pricey – from $99 to more than $200 – but Sphere brass view the cost as a worth it for the matchless experience.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA TODAY,
18 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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Fortunately, July 4th is rich with markdowns this year, ushering in an unparalleled selection of Hoka sneakers, hiking boots, and even slides with major price cuts to celebrate the long weekend.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
5 July 2025
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The club’s heritage of developing young talent is unparalleled in English football, so whoever is tasked with running it has expectations which far outweigh those at other clubs.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
3 July 2025
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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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