peerless

adjective

peer·​less ˈpir-ləs 

: matchless, incomparable

Synonyms

• incomparable
• inimitable
• matchless
• nonpareil
• only
• unequaled
• unequalled
• unexampled
• unmatched
• unparalleled
• unrivaled
• unrivalled
• unsurpassable
• unsurpassed

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Indeed, both Elon and Tesla are peerless, but what is the appropriate valuation to assign that exceptionalism? —Michael Khouw, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025

With Michael Fassbender heading up a starry cast that includes Richard Gere and Jeffrey Wright, can The Agency match its peerless French forebear, Le Bureau? —airmail.news, 23 Nov. 2024

Three years later, like her headlining set at the venue six months ago, her artistry was celebrated for evolving into a peerless definition of how rustic and folksy Americana is leading a fan-friendly music industry surge defined by a unique synergy of art, commerce and creative freedom. —Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 18 Sep. 2024

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler took over for their peerless four-year run. —Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 6 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

peerless

adjective

peer·​less ˈpi(ə)r-ləs 

: having no equal

peerless beauty

peerlessly adverb

peerlessness noun