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adjective

ˌnän-pə-ˈrel How to pronounce nonpareil (audio)
Definition of nonpareilnext
as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability the nonpareil beauty of Helen of Troy

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nonpareil

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noun

as in model
someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation among the knights of the Round Table, Galahad stood alone as the nonpareil of nobility and selflessness

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Recent Examples of nonpareil
Adjective
This nonpareil vision, according to the reporting, has helped Humans& to already raise $480 million in seed funding despite launching just three months ago. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 22 Jan. 2026 Corinthian’s collection of suites, spas, and dining options are nonpareil. — Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
These buttery shortbread crisps are bathed in a sweet yogurt icing and topped with colorful nonpareils for a bit of extra crunch. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 6 Apr. 2026 The Original Glazed doughnut is dipped in blue vanilla icing, sprinkled with Oreo crunch and white nonpareils. — Greta Cross, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonpareil
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpareil
  1. only
  2. model
  3. peerless
  4. idea
  5. excellent
  6. example
  7. inimitable
  8. incarnation
Adjective
  • Chaos fatigue isn’t the only side dish being served with the recent rash of court orders; chaos consequences appear to be on a platter as well.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Blodgett isn’t the only diabetic child to die after a stay at an Arizona group home.
    — Jacques Billeaud, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of only
Noun
  • When model Tricia Helfer came in for a touch-up before an introductory visit to her boyfriend’s parents, Johns toned down her bright blonde chunks to play up her naturally innocent looks.
    — Vanessa Friedman, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Meteorologists said the majority of model guidance does not indicate a credible hurricane threat to California during the second week of September.
    — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of model
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of peerless
Noun
  • These days, no one, including the coaches themselves, has any idea who is or is not eligible to be a college athlete.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
  • May 21 – June 20 A group idea can get moving once someone names the next step.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of idea
Adjective
  • Alas, this excellent advice goes into one of Joe’s ears and out the other.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Owls are predators whose eyes are positioned on the front of their heads, giving them excellent depth perception.
    — Abigail Witmer, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • There are already examples in other sports of athletes moving between professional and college systems without producing the same alarm.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • CrowdStrike offered another example of AI becoming a tailwind rather than a threat.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of example
Adjective
  • On Monday evening, Naomi Osaka soared through round one of the 2026 US Open in New York designer Who Decides War, styled by inimitable Law Roach.
    — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The spa, in the fort’s ancient temple, blends Ayurveda with Six Senses’ inimitable touch.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of inimitable
Noun
  • But for this film incarnation of Graham’s story, Boyle wanted an Australian to portray the man labelled the ‘Dirty Digger’.
    — Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The magazine’s modern incarnation covers bird migrations and competitive stone skipping, oversized roadside attractions and how to grow roses.
    — HubSpot, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of incarnation

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“Nonpareil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpareil. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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