peerless

adjective

peer·​less ˈpir-ləs How to pronounce peerless (audio)
Synonyms of peerlessnext
: 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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Zuccarello, 38, is a skilled skater with great hands and peerless vision. — John Shipley, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026 Prince the drum programmer was peerless during this period. — Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026 Under Eye Concealer This concealer is peerless in my mom’s eyes. — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 14 June 2026 But Garrett might be peerless in his ability to impact the game — as well as the way teams prepare exclusively for him during the week. — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 16 June 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 10 Jul. 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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