Definitions

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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Cultivating the illusion of peerless leadership is key to maintaining his grip on power and stifling threats of regime change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

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

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Praising Mr. Corden, our critic said “he enlivens an already lively evening by giving us a peerless example of the fine art of comic acting.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

Cummins' place in the bowling attack is likely to go to Scott Boland, who has a peerless average of 12.63 in Tests in Australia.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

At the same time he showed himself to be a peerless anatomist with instincts for reconstruction almost on a par with the great Cuvier in Paris.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson

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Power Suffix: -less

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