nonesuch

noun

none·​such ˈnən-ˌsəch 

: a person or thing without an equal

nonesuch adjective

Synonyms

• beau ideal
• classic
• eidolon
• exemplar
• idea
• ideal
• model
• nonpareil
• paragon
• patron saint

Examples of nonesuch in a Sentence

in medieval legend Sir Galahad is the nonesuch of the noble knight with a pure and unselfish heart

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above