nonesuch

noun

none·​such ˈnən-ˌsəch How to pronounce nonesuch (audio)
: a person or thing without an equal
nonesuch adjective

Examples of nonesuch in a Sentence

in medieval legend Sir Galahad is the nonesuch of the noble knight with a pure and unselfish heart
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This week, Fleet Foxes have shared a mix of the tracks that inspired their new album Crack-Up, which arrived last Friday (June 16) via Nonesuch Records. Nick Williams, Billboard, 20 June 2017 Fleet Foxes' Crack-Up is due out on June 16, via Nonesuch records. Matt Miller, Esquire, 12 May 2017

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of nonesuch was in 1590

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“Nonesuch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonesuch. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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