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
Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
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
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2024
One of those quick gift ideas is a dark or milk chocolate Grab N Go Bag ($24.95), a collection of strawberry gumdrops, M&M’s chocolate bark, nonpareils and a box of artisan chocolates wrapped in cellophane and tied with a satin ribbon.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2024
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Adjective
From farmers markets to haircuts, the possibilities for special neighborhood retail and services are nonpareil.
—Bang Advertising Staff and Correspondents, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
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
Noun
Hatching Chick Doughnut – a mini Original Glazed® Doughnut dipped in light yellow icing and white nonpareils, finished with chocolate and orange icing.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2024
One of those quick gift ideas is a dark or milk chocolate Grab N Go Bag ($24.95), a collection of strawberry gumdrops, M&M’s chocolate bark, nonpareils and a box of artisan chocolates wrapped in cellophane and tied with a satin ribbon.
—Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpareil
Adjective
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These cancellations aren’t the only signs that something is awry in the festival scene.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
1 June 2025
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Another night, the stage will feature only performers of color.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Chicago Tribune,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Our leaders intervened to retrain the model, preserving our commitment to personalized service.—
Braden Yuill,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Strong cited the new opt-out system being considered by the UK government, which would mean copyright holders would need to opt-out from having their material used for training AI models.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Given the arguably peerless quality of its product and service that's certainly a deliverable ask, and a lead maintained swan-like: gliding along, but with not a chance of knowing just what unseen efforts are deployed.—
Iain Macauley,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
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In a league of its own The Gates Foundation has long been peerless among foundations — attracting supporters and detractors but also numerous unfounded conspiracy theories.—
Thalia Beaty,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Per usual, the old and new world methods clash over topics like whether to physically restrain Emma to a bed, and Theophilus is convinced that anything that looks like rational evidence against his ideas is just Satan manipulating everyone’s brain.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
4 June 2025
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Entertainment companies have been exploring how to use AI in their processes, which supporters say can help reduce costs and allow creatives to test bold ideas without as many financial constraints.—
Wendy Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
Noun
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For example, the family of Martin Gutierrez, whose body was found in the lake in 2018, before the media frenzy around Lady Bird Lake, believe he was drugged while on a night out.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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Or why, for example, would Wayne Rooney, his former Old Trafford colleague, sign him twice for both Derby County and DC United?—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Greenery also makes an excellent addition to a resortcore space.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 June 2025
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Robin will make an excellent addition to our great Kentucky State Senate Majority!—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The current incarnation of Google Photos was not Google's first image management platform, but it's been a big success.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2025
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Landau was right: The films and the TV show (both its ’60s incarnation and its 1988 revival, which isn’t streaming) are different beasts.—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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On the cable front, Warner Bros. Discovery’s split from the NBA made for a very conspicuous absence during its upfront show, which could have used a dose of the inimitable Charles Barkley.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
29 May 2025
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Rock ’n’ Roll Flair Sporting Marshall’s inimitable style, the Heston 120 brings a dash of rock ’n’ roll flair to the soundbar market using a combination of tactility and textures.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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