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
With their huge channel counts, vast amounts of power and peerless knack for creating ultra-immersive three-dimensional surround sound stages from Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks, Samsung’s flagship soundbars have been firm favourites with AV fans for years now.
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John Archer, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Świątek’s defensive footwork and general movement, which is close to peerless and one of her greatest strengths, was absent.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
He’s been tending to the team’s peerless grass and infield dirt for nine years.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Easton’s a peerless listener and lively raconteur, both curious and worldly.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025
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John Archer, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
Świątek’s defensive footwork and general movement, which is close to peerless and one of her greatest strengths, was absent.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 1 May 2025
He’s been tending to the team’s peerless grass and infield dirt for nine years.
—Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2025
Easton’s a peerless listener and lively raconteur, both curious and worldly.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peerless
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Siakam finished with 15 points, six rebounds and five assists — the only Indiana starter to score in double figures.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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These cancellations aren’t the only signs that something is awry in the festival scene.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Give your wooden nickel to the mixologist, take your pick between La Babia, an excellent margarita, or Three Emmas, grab a book off the shelf, and take a seat.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2025
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Amazon The latest MacBook Air (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is an excellent, lightweight laptop.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
24 May 2025
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The site is exceptional: The North Branch of the Chicago River winds through its full length, offering an opportunity to weave parkland through the development.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
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All of our leathers are carefully selected from the finest tanneries in the world for their exceptional quality and functional capability.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Despite these challenges, U.S. nonprofits do extraordinary things.—
Kendra Davenport,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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But what goes unmentioned—what stands in opposition to the siblings’ code of self-optimization and principled bodysurfing—is that their father’s success grew from the soil of an extraordinary season of public investment.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
22 May 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
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Paul knows the industry from start-ups to large enterprises, and his insights into the needs of customers to capture value from their network and edge computing strategies is unparalleled.—
James Watt,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Its prime location provides unparalleled access to networking opportunities and internships, particularly in government and policy fields.—
Charlene Peters,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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