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
Denis Villeneuve’s peerless vision for the epic big screen provides an unparalleled immersive experience where audiences are first-hand witness to both pulse-pounding action and spell-binding artistry.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
Everything is organized chronologically and is well curated — the Maranello museum’s collection of Formula One racecars, in particular, is peerless among the museums visited.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
As a songwriter, her acclaim is also quietly peerless, as performers including Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood have cut her material over the past quarter century.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Below, Shanina Shaik gives a peerless master-class on the opening night red carpet in how to execute the ultra-crisp power-chignon.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Feb. 2025
Everything is organized chronologically and is well curated — the Maranello museum’s collection of Formula One racecars, in particular, is peerless among the museums visited.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 July 2025
As a songwriter, her acclaim is also quietly peerless, as performers including Martina McBride and Trisha Yearwood have cut her material over the past quarter century.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Below, Shanina Shaik gives a peerless master-class on the opening night red carpet in how to execute the ultra-crisp power-chignon.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peerless
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Guests are led behind a velvet curtain and through a hidden bookcase into the NAVI lounge inside Post Oak Hotel, the only Forbes Five-Star hotel in Texas.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Back in 2014, batteries cost more and stored less energy per unit of volume and mass, and the only way to get to the end of a 45-minute race was for each driver to have two identical cars, swapping at a mid-race pitstop.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
31 July 2025
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One of the best examples is her novel Made for Love, perhaps better known as an HBO show starring the excellent Cristin Milioti.—
The Atlantic Culture Desk,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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Aloe vera is low-maintenance, making the houseplant an excellent option for beginner houseplant owners, who don’t have much time for excessive plant care.—
Michelle Mastro,
Architectural Digest,
23 July 2025
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Physicists are creating quantum computers with exceptional computing speeds, enabling a new kind of analytics and cryptography.—
Chuck Brooks,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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The potato’s innovations, though, are still exceptional.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
31 July 2025
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The path to extraordinary results starts with recognizing what already comes naturally to you.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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While the star attractions, Hidden Dune and Star Dune, tower approximately 750 feet above the valley floor, one of the park’s extraordinary features is Medano Creek, a seasonal stream that emerges in spring and early summer.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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These kicks are lightweight, with a stiff PRO carbon power plate, and the fit is specific to your foot with its matchless dial lace system.—
Wendy Altschuler,
Forbes.com,
13 July 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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Athletes have unparalleled opportunities to capitalize on their sports stardom these days by threading together business, advocacy and philanthropic ventures via social media and online communities.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
19 July 2025
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In a new initiative named the Artistic Ambassador Network, the hair care brand, owned by the L’Oréal Group, has assembled a unique collective of 20 esteemed celebrity stylists, colorists, and educators to elevate their unparalleled expertise and knowledge within the beauty industry.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
16 July 2025
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