peerless

[peer-lis] / ˈpɪər lɪs /

ADJECTIVE

having no equal; superior

Synonyms

STRONGEST

unequaled unrivaled

WEAK

aces all-time alone best beyond compare champion excellent faultless gilt-edge greatest incomparable matchless most nonpareil only outstanding perfect second to none solid-gold super superlative supreme tops unexampled unique unmatched unparagoned unparalleled unsurpassed world-class

Antonyms

WEAK

imperfect inferior lowly mediocre secondary subordinate

Example Sentences

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“On Hold” best married the band’s two worlds, sample-soaked yet rock driven; “Angels” remained a peerless devotional ballad.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

But Dodds, peerless against Norway, righted herself to deliver a magnificent final store and restore GB's two-point advantage.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

Affectionate fans venerate the dialogue’s electric crackle and the cast’s peerless comedic timing.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

And, on the radio, Terry Gross’ peerless interview series “Fresh Air” catalogs figures who have shaped our times.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 29, 2025

Oh, those wonderfully trimmed whiskers, those peerless ears.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

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