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
Tina Fey and Amy Poehler took over for their peerless four-year run.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
From the surprise drop of 2013’s visual album to the three-act reclamation of Black musical history that began with Renaissance, Beyoncé’s mastery of viral promotion is peerless.
—Mike Wass, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
One recommendation came from Vogue’s British living editor, Liam Hess, whose peerless taste in all cultural matters is a truth universally acknowledged among staff.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Making these Oscar hopefuls took a variety of factors, including peerless production design, a range of foreign tax incentives, the work of countless location scouts and a bit of moviemaking sleight of hand to transform even familiar places into entirely unexpected destinations.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 30 Nov. 2024
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025
From the surprise drop of 2013’s visual album to the three-act reclamation of Black musical history that began with Renaissance, Beyoncé’s mastery of viral promotion is peerless.
—Mike Wass, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Dec. 2024
One recommendation came from Vogue’s British living editor, Liam Hess, whose peerless taste in all cultural matters is a truth universally acknowledged among staff.
—Chloe Malle, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Making these Oscar hopefuls took a variety of factors, including peerless production design, a range of foreign tax incentives, the work of countless location scouts and a bit of moviemaking sleight of hand to transform even familiar places into entirely unexpected destinations.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peerless
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The only deal that Netanyahu would view as acceptable is a Libya-style nuclear deal.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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The secret to an exceptional Amatriciana lies in selecting impeccable guanciale Amatriciano—with its perfect balance of tender meat and luxurious fat—creating the foundation upon which this masterpiece is built.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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His answer, given the exceptional political and economic turmoil in Canada, was a bit surprising.—
Ian Austen,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Harvard University President Alan Garber released an open letter today that provided an exceptional example of leadership integrity when faced with extraordinary external pressure.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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America’s trading partners have scrambled to respond to the extraordinary array of tariffs Mr. Trump has announced, including a 10 percent tax on virtually all U.S. imports.—
Joe Rennison,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 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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Sweeping strings and layered harmonies bring richness to the track, as Erivo sends her unparalleled voice to new heights on this dizzying new song.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
11 Apr. 2025
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The series’ release finds Kurzel in a phase of unparalleled productivity.—
Andy Hazel,
IndieWire,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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