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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 Then, steps were taken to ensure the long-term preservation of these peerless treasures. Aparna Prabhakar, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 Remembering the peerless Toni Morrison Segal also brought this approach to ideological truths, few of which made the grade. James Marcus, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024 The singer known for her peerless vocals and warehouse full of bespoke, bedazzled gowns is the definition of musical elegance. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2024 The Pentagon in July said Sentinel was necessary and peerless, and that the Air Force should proceed, albeit with major changes. Colin Demarest, Axios, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peerless 
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  • Jack and Charles are there, seemingly as the only representatives from the season, and stalwart faithfuls Susan and Kathy are right next to them.
    Alice Burton, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The only wild bears in the San Bernardino Mountains or anywhere else in the state are black bears, according to the Fish and Wildlife Department.
    Phil Helsel, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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  • North Carolina State University researchers found that deer movement can be excellent the last hour of daylight during the last-quarter phase of the moon.
    Michael Hanback, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
  • The improved adaptive cruise control is excellent at slow speeds and in stop-and-go traffic.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • Its standout feature is its exceptional speed over USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connections, providing quick file transfers, especially for large media files.
    Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • But even by its own high standards, the latest season, which premiered on Netflix in September and is nearing its home stretch, has been exceptional.
    Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • Furthermore, the governor’s last extraordinary session was a transparent public-relations stunt.
    Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
  • This extension was approved at an extraordinary general meeting held on July 18, 2024.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 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
  • The feeling of solidarity at a Springsteen concert is matchless.
    Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
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    Billy Bambrough, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • His talent and drive led to an almost unparalleled career in entertainment.
    Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024

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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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