1
as in noblemen
a man of high birth or social position
claims to be related to an English peer
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2
as in counterparts
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
a jury of one's peers
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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
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Recent Examples of peers
Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
In addition, data showed those who switched to self-employment had previously earned more than peers who were paid employees, contrasting with notions that they were pushed into starting their own business.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
California is performing well compared to its domestic peers – and the nation as a whole.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Abigail was also elected to the Homecoming Court, and she was ultimately named band president and color guard captain by her peers and instructors.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Many surveys show that college students are fearful of saying something that will alienate them from their peers or invite the disapproval of their instructors.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Private investors are also eyeing the space, aiming to replicate peers in the Gulf.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The typical downtown resident in Indy is about two years younger than their peers in cities like Columbus, Ohio, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
As West reports, Dubno’s update puts us in the head of an unnamed twentysomething who judges her peers at a cocktail party.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Jihan peers closer at these images, now sensing in some of them that her father seems preoccupied, as if already aware of the tragic fate that would befall him.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
The man, clad in what appears to be several motion sickness patches behind his ears, peers out over the ocean as waves batter the vessel.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
On top, there’s a water tower dressed up to look like a 14th-century church tower, which peers over two matching penthouses.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
Fundamentals Morgan Stanley screens attractively versus Capital Markets peers on valuation with comparable or better profitability.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
While most global luxury brands have struggled in recent years with slowing sales, Bottega Veneta — which shares the same owner at Gucci, Saint Laurent and McQueen — has fared better than its peers, with sales up 1% in the first half of 2025.
—Kati Chitrakorn, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
In addition, data showed those who switched to self-employment had previously earned more than peers who were paid employees, contrasting with notions that they were pushed into starting their own business.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Sep. 2025
California is performing well compared to its domestic peers – and the nation as a whole.
—Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Abigail was also elected to the Homecoming Court, and she was ultimately named band president and color guard captain by her peers and instructors.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 26 Sep. 2025
Many surveys show that college students are fearful of saying something that will alienate them from their peers or invite the disapproval of their instructors.
—Louis Menand, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Private investors are also eyeing the space, aiming to replicate peers in the Gulf.
—Manal Albarakati, semafor.com, 26 Sep. 2025
The typical downtown resident in Indy is about two years younger than their peers in cities like Columbus, Ohio, and Charlotte, North Carolina.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Sep. 2025
As West reports, Dubno’s update puts us in the head of an unnamed twentysomething who judges her peers at a cocktail party.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
Too many names to list have graced its outdoor stage, which peers up at a wide bowl between the towering formations of Ship Rock and Creation Rock, offering ideal natural acoustics and stunning vistas.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
Jihan peers closer at these images, now sensing in some of them that her father seems preoccupied, as if already aware of the tragic fate that would befall him.
—Leila Latif, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
The man, clad in what appears to be several motion sickness patches behind his ears, peers out over the ocean as waves batter the vessel.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
On top, there’s a water tower dressed up to look like a 14th-century church tower, which peers over two matching penthouses.
—Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 22 Aug. 2025
Fundamentals Morgan Stanley screens attractively versus Capital Markets peers on valuation with comparable or better profitability.
—Tony Zhang, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peers
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Devotees give their lives over to the dictates of their AI companions, and some even profess undying love to their digital counterparts, relationships that have led to tragedy.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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Hockey players have forever been paid less than their counterparts in the other major sports.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But establishing your lead funnyman as someone who just shuts up and stares blankly ahead isn’t a recipe for sustainable comedy.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
29 Sep. 2025
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When Mahomes stares into the secondary, he’s greeted with congestion.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mid-Century Modern follows three gay gentlemen of a certain age (Lane, Bomer, Graham) who, after an unexpected death, decide to spend their golden years living together in Palm Springs, where the wealthiest one lives with his mother (Lavin).—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
29 Sep. 2025
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The restaurant takes a tongue-in-cheek approach in both its decor—think massive chandeliers, portraits of flamingos dressed as gentlemen and women, and a stylish Art Deco atrium facing Las Vegas Boulevard—and its food and beverage offerings.—
Julie Tremaine,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Manes admired Bukele’s reformist zeal, former colleagues said.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Li and his colleagues said these results can then be shared across command levels, giving the PLA improved situational awareness.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rosé gazes into the camera, her expression calm and professional.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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When Belly emerges from the bathroom in her birthday outfit, Conrad gazes at her.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Using employees – the number of people – rather than full-time equivalents makes these numbers difficult to compare directly with EPA’s budget proposals.—
Chris Sellers,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Lucid also promotes the vehicle with city and freeway MPGe equivalents of 114 and 109.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a result, the hurricane center and its partners have been scheduling frequent flights over the western Atlantic in the hurricane hunter aircraft to collect information about the storms and their surrounding environment, Brown said.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Neither of her previous partners really cherished Callie or brought out her joyous side until Arizona.—
James Factora,
Them.,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Silverman joined the faculty of the American Film Institute in 1981, working as a guide for the first-year fellows in their classes and on film production sets throughout Los Angeles.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
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In September, the Levy Center moved into larger quarters in CUNY Grad Center, where fellows can browse in a library of 2,000 books for inspiration and guidance.—
Megan Marshall
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Peers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peers. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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