as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
the nonpareil beauty of Helen of Troy
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as in model
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation
among the knights of the Round Table, Galahad stood alone as the nonpareil of nobility and selflessness
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Recent Examples of nonpareil
Mark Landler, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Reveling in Tchaikovsky’s enduring melodies, Shelby’s band breathes new life into the piece that gracefully merges the great Russian composer with the orchestral language of two nonpareil jazz innovators and in addition, features original arrangements of holiday music and black spirituals.
—San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Nov. 2022
Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 31 July 2023
Pipe onto pops and decorate with sanding sugar and nonpareils as desired.
—Woman's Day, 26 May 2023
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Adjective
But this being a college town, and King’s College Chapel being such a nonpareil work of architecture, the debate over installing panels was long and lively — a heady mix of aesthetics, economics and politics.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2024
Reveling in Tchaikovsky’s enduring melodies, Shelby’s band breathes new life into the piece that gracefully merges the great Russian composer with the orchestral language of two nonpareil jazz innovators and in addition, features original arrangements of holiday music and black spirituals.
—San Francisco Chronicle, 4 Nov. 2022
Noun
The candy shop is also adding nonpareils (similar to Nestle’s Sno-Caps) in milk, dark, and white chocolate.
—Paris Wolfe, cleveland, 31 July 2023
Pipe onto pops and decorate with sanding sugar and nonpareils as desired.
—Woman's Day, 26 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpareil
Adjective
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LaVine and Patrick Williams were the only players on the roster to make multiple 3-pointers in the loss.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Jan. 2025
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As the only First Lady to maintain external employment during her time at the White House, Dr. Biden represented a departure from tradition.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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Maryland mandates that 43% of vehicles sold by Maryland auto dealers be electric in the 2027 model year that starts the summer of 2026.—
David T. Stevenson,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2025
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The model whose photo appears to depict Cress has a different name.—
Ashley Abramson,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Tina Fey and Amy Poehler took over for their peerless four-year run.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2025
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Palmer’s production is peerless: his 39 direct goal involvements in the Premier League in 2024 (26 goals, 13 assists) put him level with Liverpool superstar Salah (23 goals, 16 assists) and clear of everyone else in the division.—
Liam Twomey,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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As shown in the small bedroom ideas above, other great uses of vertical space include wall sconces, bunk beds, and loft areas.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Guardian Australia reported that his role had been significantly reduced in scope following the appointment of new ABC Chair Kim Williams, who removed his radio and digital responsibilities and reportedly has different ideas about documentary output.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
23 Jan. 2025
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Don't waste points on something that could be cheaper out of pocket; always compare the cash vs. points price of a flight, for example, to find your best cent-per-point value.—
Amelia Edelman,
NPR,
25 Jan. 2025
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One night in Mendoza, for example, a team of chefs prepped an asado in the middle of a vineyard while tango performers put on a show.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Kansas City’s secondary is also excellent at tackling and does a good job of limiting explosive runs.—
Ted Nguyen,
The Athletic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Both teams are excellent at converting third downs.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Jan. 2025
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Jamie Chung voiced a much different version of the character (Asian-American and living in a ’50s-esque Gotham City) on Batman: Caped Crusader, while Lady Gaga portrayed a more down-to-earth incarnation in Joker: Folie à Deux.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Her previous incarnation, the drug lord Manitas del Monte, is reported dead.—
Julian Sancton,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The film’s legacy, import, and influence, however, is undeniable, thanks to Lynch’s inimitable mixing of white picket fence optimism, pop purity, and unadulterated evil.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2025
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The hotels are inimitable one-offs, standout properties with a certain coolness to them that turned Edition into perhaps the trendiest brand in the Marriott portfolio.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Nonpareil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpareil. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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