1
as in nobleman
a man of high birth or social position
claims to be related to an English peer
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2
as in equivalent
one that is equal to another in status, achievement, or value
a jury of one's peers
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as in to gaze
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 peer
Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Fuller, like many a brilliant nerd, was initially awkward with her peers.
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
The shocking findings were part of a recent study in which astronomers effectively peered back in time to discover what Jupiter was like in its early years.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Noun
No two general managers in the NHL have exactly the same experience, but Adams’ background stands out among his peers.
—Matthew Fairburn, New York Times, 2 June 2025
Fuller, like many a brilliant nerd, was initially awkward with her peers.
—James Marcus, New Yorker, 2 June 2025
Verb
During Eagle Time, a total of 30 minutes on Tuesday through Friday, Conley said students will have a chance to build their relationships with staff and peers first thing in the morning and get ready to start the day.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
The shocking findings were part of a recent study in which astronomers effectively peered back in time to discover what Jupiter was like in its early years.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peer
Noun
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The Order of the Dannebrog is a Danish order of chivalry instituted in 1671 by King Christian V. While once limited to 50 noblemen, the order is used today to recognize notable Danes for their service or contributions to their country.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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The writer, a Sicilian nobleman, lived the final years of his life in Palazzo Lanza Tomasi, a grand 17th-century landmark in the Kalsa district of central Palermo.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Participants, now paired up, gripped hands with their partners, fingers interlaced, gazing into one another’s eyes.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Artists who are also mothers have sometimes found inspiration in their children: Berthe Morisot, the Impressionist, made many tender paintings and drawings of her daughter, Julie, reading or sewing or gazing out a window; Sally Mann took photographs of her children for a decade.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Gen was stupidly tall and although her shoes were falling apart, her relaxed, graceful pace made Emily think of paintings of gentlemen from bygone eras, the kind on paperbacks like The Age of Innocence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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Take, for instance, the scenes when Penelope tries to flirt with a gentlemen for the first time.—
Abigail Lee,
Variety,
6 June 2025
Noun
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And while not everything at Costco is a deal, certain foods consistently offer better value than their grocery store counterparts.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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In the weeks since the fragile detente, Washington has accused Beijing of slow-walking approvals for rare earth exports and reneging on its promise made in Geneva, with Trump expressing increasing urgency to speak to his Chinese counterpart to iron things out.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
Verb
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In the fifth inning, the Royals were staring at another blowout loss.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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Screenshots from a June 10 TikTok video of a black Lab puppy staring at his owner while at the store.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Inside, they were crowded into the hallways, waiting to see loved ones among the 200 detainees being held in crowded basement facilities, said Elaina Jung Hee Vermeulen, a lawyer and Skadden fellow at California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2025
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In walks a fellow who can sing and dance, who can memorize a script backward and forward in a few days, and who absolutely looks the part – but who can’t act it, not really.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
12 June 2025
Verb
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Browns Canyon Dynamic granite walls stretch above the Arkansas River like a castle’s watchtowers: Both paddlers and anglers alike gawk skyward in appreciation of the geological glory of Browns Canyon.—
Morgan Tilton,
Denver Post,
8 June 2025
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About 20 minutes later, however, the whirring device crept back to gawk some more at her personal space.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Mar. 2025
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Those discussions were illuminating, and Microsoft’s recent Work Trend Index (also covered by my colleague Melody Brue) suggests a desire to figure this out.—
Jason Andersen,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Memoir Nation: Weekly Inspiration for Writers is an extension of the Memoir Nation community hosted by Brooke Warner and Grant Faulkner, two friends and colleagues who bring a community-minded sensibility to the writing journey.—
Memoir Nation
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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“Peer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peer. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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