as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
the show's enduring success was a testimony to the peerless talents of its ensemble cast
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Recent Examples of peerless
Soto’s greatness to this point has largely been driven by his peerless K/BB profile.
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
An actor who is peerless at playing the sort of relatable women that Hollywood prefers to exclude from the screen, Tolman by now should be a national treasure.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 10 Nov. 2024
Arnold Robinson, a publicist for Jones, said that the peerless producer—who worked with some of the music industry's biggest names, including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles—died at his home in Los Angeles' Bel Air neighborhood.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The film stars the peerless Toshiro Mifune — wearing a huge, fluffy red wig, no less — as a samurai who becomes a pawn in a political power struggle when he’s sent to his hometown to announce the emperor’s latest tax cuts.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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Tony Blengino, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
An actor who is peerless at playing the sort of relatable women that Hollywood prefers to exclude from the screen, Tolman by now should be a national treasure.
—Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 10 Nov. 2024
Arnold Robinson, a publicist for Jones, said that the peerless producer—who worked with some of the music industry's biggest names, including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and Ray Charles—died at his home in Los Angeles' Bel Air neighborhood.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The film stars the peerless Toshiro Mifune — wearing a huge, fluffy red wig, no less — as a samurai who becomes a pawn in a political power struggle when he’s sent to his hometown to announce the emperor’s latest tax cuts.
—Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024
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The only other running backs to win it this century were USC’s Reggie Bush in 2005 and Alabama’s Mark Ingram in 2009.Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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Monday's videos appeared to be the only content that was uploaded by the account in its roughy 11-month existence.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The excellent Shailene Woodley pulls off the toughest assignment as the prophetic (or mentally ill) daughter, but Zachary Qunto, Rebecca Henderson and Christopher Sears all forge empathetic beasts.Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Develop Mobile Apps Another excellent and popular idea to build passive income is app creation.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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So those things are most challenging to teach: getting off the ball, range, making exceptional plays, his pre-pitch timing.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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The hotel’s exceptional attention to detail in indigenous design and tailored service, along with its commitment to sustainability and the preservation of the local ecosystem, adds an enriching layer to your stay.Joe Niehaus, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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Surveillance footage captured fireballs hitting the ground with extraordinary speed.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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These extraordinary characterizations complicate love over mere pity.Armond White, National Review, 11 Dec. 2024
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After hours inside, ogle the matchless architecture of the nearby Palace Museum, stroll the beautiful trails and soak in some glorious views, Chinese ink paintings come to life.Baz Dreisinger, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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Watching him in action was a privilege - his persona and skill were matchless pic.twitter.com/pcOV2GJGXK — Paul Rudnick (@PaulRudnickNY) July 18, 2024 RIP Bob Newhart.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 July 2024
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By taking steps in each of these areas, manufacturers can begin to build smart factories that deliver unparalleled advantages in productivity, quality control and sustainability.Georg Beyschlag, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Within this proprietary creation, the company grants small businesses unparalleled flexibility and transparency.Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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