peerless

adjective

peer·​less ˈpir-ləs How to pronounce peerless (audio)
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: matchless, incomparable

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As an athlete he is peerless. the show's enduring success was a testimony to the peerless talents of its ensemble cast
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This was my introduction, on a hot Tuesday afternoon, to Shimamoto’s peerless ramen. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026 Her peerless ability to weave a story with keen observational skills and a guitar. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Extravagantly bewigged, boldly buxom, and graced with a peerless, vibrato-laden soprano voice, the exuberant Parton succeeded a hit-making early career in partnership with vocalist Porter Wagoner with a long series of solo hits. — Chris Morris, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026 And make no mistake, Williams’ resume as a stopper remains peerless for the red-hot Valkyries. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peerless

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of peerless was in the 14th century

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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peerless. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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peerless

adjective
peer·​less ˈpi(ə)r-ləs How to pronounce peerless (audio)
: having no equal
peerless beauty
peerlessly adverb
peerlessness noun
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