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
Rachel Bernhard, Journal Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2024
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
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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
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
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpareil
Adjective
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Toni wasn't the only sister to pay tribute with a video.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Jordan Burks had the only double-double of the night for either team, with 16 points and 13 rebounds.—
Jason D. Greenblatt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Apr. 2025
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Cat trees price Cat trees vary in price from about $20 to $300 or more for larger, more complex models.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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Romeo is currently dating model Kim Turnbull, who Brooklyn reportedly dated in 2016.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The horses fly, the drinks flow, the millinery is peerless at Britain’s Aintree, host to the Grand National Chase, the four-mile steeplechase that is Britain’s exuberant, old-school rite of spring.—
Guy Martin,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Hedman is doing a fine job of succeeding Nicklas Lidstrom, Sweden’s previous peerless do-it-all defenseman.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Jon Conahan of Athlon Sports recently pitched a blockbuster trade idea that would send Walker to the New York Mets this season.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Dolly Parton’s cookbook, Good Lookin’ Cookin’, is filled with a year's worth of classic recipes and menu ideas.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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For example, researchers have discovered that mutations in the BRCA-1 and BRCA-2 genes signal higher risk for certain cancers like breast cancer.—
Abigail Dubiniecki,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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For example, top Wall Street tech analyst Dan Ives projects that shifting iPhone production to the U.S. would inflate prices by 250%, pushing a $1,000 device to approximately $2,500.—
Saul Mangel,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Two standout experiences near the water include Schooner’s in the Caribbean Village, open for breakfast and dinner (chef Chris’s swordfish steak was excellent) as well as Barefoot by the Sea in the Italian Village.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Apr. 2025
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Piper Niven Currently, Piper Niven is doing an excellent job as part of WWE Women's United States Champion Chelsea Green's cabinet.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Like the latest incarnation of Snow White, Order of the Seven was set to be made in London and that shines a spotlight on the finances of the production.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Consider the pediatric incarnations of old familiar diagnoses—bronchitis, pneumonia, influenza, COVID-19, RSV.—
Kathryn Schulz,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This ambitious creative commitment infuses the game’s world with striking visuals and inimitable sonic flair.—
Sarah Thwaites,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2025
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After all, her inimitable stage presence is going to be hard (if not impossible) to replicate.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Nonpareil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpareil. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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