1
as in noblemen
a man of high birth or social position
claims to be related to an English peer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in counterparts
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
a jury of one's peers
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in stares
to look long and hard in wonder or surprise
visitors seem mesmerized as they peer at the variety of marine life in the aquarium's huge tank
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of peers
Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
William Blair initiates Stryker at outperform William Blair says the medical technology company is best positioned among peers.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
But after spending a week in Indianapolis with their peers, the Chiefs shouldn’t be left guessing.
—Sam McDowell 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Royal Caribbean is outperforming its peers in one of the hottest sectors of the tourism industry, Liberty said, in part because of its focus on upmarket cruise experiences on mega ships and private island clubs like CocoCay in the Bahamas and Haiti’s Labadee.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Connected people are more likely to adhere to medical treatment; and those with cancer survive longer, better avoid recurrence, and experience higher quality of life than their isolated peers.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
Following the news of Eric Dane‘s death, fans, costars, and Hollywood peers of the veteran actor have shared tributes in remembrance of his work and fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Women athletes still earn dramatically less than their male peers, several execs said.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Friday brings a different stage, a sprint instead of a marathon, and a court filled with the peers who have shaped this class from the start.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
An existentialist peers into the abyss and feels a shiver of possibility, the freedom to be anything.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Kleber’s role on the Lakers has primarily been as the third big man, occasionally playing early in games – jumping into action when frontcourt peers Deandre Ayton or Jaxson Hayes fall into foul trouble.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
In full sunlight, the sands are as white as the heart of a palm but at dawn, the crystalline slopes turn slightly pink as the sun peers over the ocean.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
And to say that its founder, Jimmy Wales, stands out among his tech-god peers for his commitment to impartiality and his lack of interest in either algorithms or monetization.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Dappled sunlight peers through the trees into living spaces designed to capture the gentle hues of sunrise and sunset.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Nov. 2025
But Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave peers out onto the sea, home to the country’s Baltic Sea naval fleet, powerful electronic warfare systems, ground troops and missile systems.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Hyperscaler peers Microsoft, Amazon and Meta also boosted their capex guidance, and the four companies now expect to collectively spend more than $380 billion this year.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
Noun
At nearly 6 millimeters, Megabathynella totemensis genuinely earns the title among its peers.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Feb. 2026
William Blair initiates Stryker at outperform William Blair says the medical technology company is best positioned among peers.
—Michael Bloom, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
But after spending a week in Indianapolis with their peers, the Chiefs shouldn’t be left guessing.
—Sam McDowell 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2026
Royal Caribbean is outperforming its peers in one of the hottest sectors of the tourism industry, Liberty said, in part because of its focus on upmarket cruise experiences on mega ships and private island clubs like CocoCay in the Bahamas and Haiti’s Labadee.
—Diane Brady, Fortune, 19 Feb. 2026
Connected people are more likely to adhere to medical treatment; and those with cancer survive longer, better avoid recurrence, and experience higher quality of life than their isolated peers.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 19 Feb. 2026
Following the news of Eric Dane‘s death, fans, costars, and Hollywood peers of the veteran actor have shared tributes in remembrance of his work and fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 19 Feb. 2026
Women athletes still earn dramatically less than their male peers, several execs said.
—Luisa Beltran, Sportico.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Friday brings a different stage, a sprint instead of a marathon, and a court filled with the peers who have shaped this class from the start.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Cathy peers down at them through a hole in the floorboards.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
An existentialist peers into the abyss and feels a shiver of possibility, the freedom to be anything.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Kleber’s role on the Lakers has primarily been as the third big man, occasionally playing early in games – jumping into action when frontcourt peers Deandre Ayton or Jaxson Hayes fall into foul trouble.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Feb. 2026
In full sunlight, the sands are as white as the heart of a palm but at dawn, the crystalline slopes turn slightly pink as the sun peers over the ocean.
—Anna Zacharias, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Jan. 2026
And to say that its founder, Jimmy Wales, stands out among his tech-god peers for his commitment to impartiality and his lack of interest in either algorithms or monetization.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Dappled sunlight peers through the trees into living spaces designed to capture the gentle hues of sunrise and sunset.
—Sacbee.com, 22 Nov. 2025
But Russia’s Kaliningrad exclave peers out onto the sea, home to the country’s Baltic Sea naval fleet, powerful electronic warfare systems, ground troops and missile systems.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Hyperscaler peers Microsoft, Amazon and Meta also boosted their capex guidance, and the four companies now expect to collectively spend more than $380 billion this year.
—Jennifer Elias, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peers
Noun
-
For most of its 700-year history, the House of Lords was composed of noblemen — not women — who inherited their seats, alongside a smattering of bishops.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
-
Archaeology News reported that noblemen might have performed administrative tasks.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
And though light-wash jeans tend to lean more casual and suitable for daytime than their dark-wash counterparts, there are still endless ways to style the wardrobe staple for a night out.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
19 Feb. 2026
-
Anode-free lithium-ion batteries promise even higher energy density than their anode-containing counterparts, and at a lower cost.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
When Robbie first strokes the plush walls, her Cathy stares with the appropriate mix of awe and terror.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2026
-
As Ji Seon stares in shock, her friends cheer in the background, chanting at her to say yes, ha.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
Mulvaney’s penchant for girlish giggles and squeals between bites of her spaghetti pomodoro stand out in Arno, especially when juxtaposed against the sea of older gentlemen in an assortment of ill-fitting grey blazers sitting behind her at the bar.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
18 Feb. 2026
-
Distinguished gentlemen boasting dashing Hessian boots and tall beaver hats.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
The agent and his colleagues briefly surrounded her car before driving off without detaining her.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
19 Feb. 2026
-
In his role overseeing the AI program at Cristo Rey, Taus conducts professional development with his colleagues on a regular basis.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Anna Karina, the star, gazes off to the left.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2026
-
Curving around the glistening, glacial Sarmiento Lake, an amphitheater of rooms gazes up at the Paine massif, with scenes constantly shifting depending on the time of day.—
Sarah Marshall,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
And while these drugs are discounted from their list prices, nearly half of the medications on TrumpRx have generic equivalents that can be purchased elsewhere, often at lower prices.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
-
The experience of liking seems to be triggered by different neurotransmitters, most likely endorphins and endocannabinoids (the natural equivalents of heroin and cannabis, respectively).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
-
To me, a vision brings alignment — internally with our staff, and externally with our customers, stakeholders, and partners.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
-
Collaboration with the school district and community partners helps ensure that our goals are aligned and our impact is meaningful.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
19 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Peers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peers. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
