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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
  • Thus far, these states are the only ones the CDC has confirmed as related to one another and traced back to the lettuce.
    — Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The police will have to disclose only reports of crimes that took place on the campus itself, and not reports concerning burglary, larceny and other offenses, which the judge deemed irrelevant.
    — Joaquin Sapien, ProPublica, 28 Aug. 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
  • Even after years of inferior sequels and retreads, the pure adrenaline high of Die Hard remains inimitable.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Accordingly, the inimitable Todd Holcomb offered up 10 storylines to watch throughout fall.
    — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of inimitable
Noun
  • Casting has not yet been announced for the Broadway incarnation.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Heisenberg and Schrödinger had come up with two radically different incarnations of one theory.
    — Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of incarnation

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“Nonpareil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpareil. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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