as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
the nonpareil beauty of Helen of Troy
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in model
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
among the knights of the Round Table, Galahad stood alone as the nonpareil of nobility and selflessness
Synonyms & Similar Words
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 nonpareil
Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
But this being a college town, and King’s College Chapel being such a nonpareil work of architecture, the debate over installing panels was long and lively — a heady mix of aesthetics, economics and politics.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2024
One of those quick gift ideas is a dark or milk chocolate Grab N Go Bag ($24.95), a collection of strawberry gumdrops, M&M’s chocolate bark, nonpareils and a box of artisan chocolates wrapped in cellophane and tied with a satin ribbon.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2024
See All Example Sentences for nonpareil
Adjective
From farmers markets to haircuts, the possibilities for special neighborhood retail and services are nonpareil.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
But this being a college town, and King’s College Chapel being such a nonpareil work of architecture, the debate over installing panels was long and lively — a heady mix of aesthetics, economics and politics.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Noun
Hatching Chick Doughnut – a mini Original Glazed® Doughnut dipped in light yellow icing and white nonpareils, finished with chocolate and orange icing.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2024
One of those quick gift ideas is a dark or milk chocolate Grab N Go Bag ($24.95), a collection of strawberry gumdrops, M&M’s chocolate bark, nonpareils and a box of artisan chocolates wrapped in cellophane and tied with a satin ribbon.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2024
See All Example Sentences for nonpareil
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpareil
Adjective
-
Another: Ty Warren, one of now 14 NFL players from Bryan, Texas — and the only other defensive lineman.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Apr. 2025
-
The only deal that Netanyahu would view as acceptable is a Libya-style nuclear deal.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Across the board, all models support low-latency gaming modes (ranging from 105ms to 120ms with Nothing OS), IP55 dust and water resistance (except Buds 2a with IP54), and fast charging.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
-
Police analysts can then comb through this data and attempt to identify a culprit, often using surveillance footage or witness testimony about a vehicle’s color, make, or model.—
Dell Cameron,
Wired News,
28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
Lenovo’s peerless ThinkPad keyboard, replete with the signature TrackPoint interface, is also here, housed in a shell made of carbon fiber, magnesium, and aluminum.—
Joe Osborne,
PCMAG,
2 Mar. 2025
-
Easton’s a peerless listener and lively raconteur, both curious and worldly.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
The basic idea is to start with something large and compact it down for easy transport.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Apr. 2025
-
Deporting supposed gang members and Hamas supporters without due process may violate any number of statutes, but forcing oppositionists to defend these people’s rights allows the administration to paint them as defending their ideas.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
In Southern California, for example, the 50501 spokesman says food drives are planned to support people who continue to struggle in the wake of the January wildfires as well as those who may be affected by the rising price of goods amid President Trump's tariffs.—
Emma Bowman,
NPR,
19 Apr. 2025
-
Visitors can double as such, by picking up trash, for example, and otherwise looking out for the environment at the parks.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
-
Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Most of it involves the two men bantering (and occasionally bickering) behind the wheel in their current incarnations and the occasional unexpected back-seat cameo (the most memorable one being producer Adler, who financed and directed their first film).—
Adam Tschorn,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
-
Gina Joseph, who was chief strategy officer at VentureBeat and GamesBeat, now serves as CEO for the latter’s new incarnation, which is keeping the same name.—
Kaare Eriksen,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
The inimitable Erica Messer — aka the lady with the cast iron stomach — serves as showrunner.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
-
Now, the 16-time Grammy winner is adding a doe-eyed cartoon pinup to his inimitable list of divas.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Nonpareil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpareil. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share