second to none

idiom

: better than all others of the same kind
His cakes are second to none.
The city's public transportation system is second to none.

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By 1909, Alice had joined the act, and their fame, which persisted for decades on both Black and white vaudeville theater circuits, was second to none. The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 22 Jan. 2025 The bulk of his scoring comes from two point range and his ability in the paint and mid-range area is second to none. Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025 The bravery of firefighters and emergency workers has been second to none. Peter White, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2025 Although his footballing abilities are still second to none, there has also been a notable statistical decline. Manuel Veth, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for second to none 

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“Second to none.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/second%20to%20none. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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