peerless

adjective

peer·​less ˈpir-ləs How to pronounce peerless (audio)

Examples of peerless in a Sentence

As an athlete he is peerless. the show's enduring success was a testimony to the peerless talents of its ensemble cast
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The centerpiece, called the Sun Room, featured three giant windows that offered a peerless view into the gorge and its colors of salmon, coral, saffron and blood orange. Tom Zoellner, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025 Heckerling’s inventive, bespoke Valley Girl lingo is totally peerless. Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 July 2025 Despite a peerless reputation advising others on deals, the firm has done few itself, none particularly memorable or transformative. Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 July 2025 Adorned with distinctive depictions of fish, pigeons, a bearded man, a goat and more, the humble dishes are reminders of the artist’s peerless ability to master new art forms, even in later periods of his career. Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for peerless

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of peerless was in the 14th century

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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peerless. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

peerless

adjective
peer·​less ˈpi(ə)r-ləs How to pronounce peerless (audio)
: having no equal
peerless beauty
peerlessly adverb
peerlessness noun

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