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peerless

/'piəlis/
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The word "peerless" is an adjective that describes something or someone that is so good or unique that no one else can be compared to them. In other words, if something is peerless, it is the best of its kind and has no equal.

Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "peerless" to describe people, skills, qualities, or items that stand out as the best.
Examples:
  1. In a Sentence: "Her peerless talent in painting made her famous all over the world."
  2. Another Example: "The athlete's peerless performance in the championship earned her a gold medal."
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "peerless" can be used in literature or formal writing to emphasize the superiority of someone or something in a more artistic or dramatic way. For example, "His peerless intellect illuminated the dark corners of philosophy."

Word Variants:
  • Peer (noun): A person of the same age or status.
  • Peerlessness (noun): The quality of being peerless; unmatched status.
Different Meanings:

"Peerless" primarily focuses on the idea of being unmatched. It does not have many different meanings, but it can imply excellence in various areas, such as talent, beauty, or skill.

Synonyms:
  • Unmatched
  • Incomparable
  • Unrivaled
  • Supreme
  • Nonpareil
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly use "peerless," you might encounter phrases like "second to none" or "one of a kind," which carry a similar meaning of uniqueness or superiority.

Summary:

"Peerless" is a strong word used to describe someone or something that is the very best, without equal. It can be applied in many contexts, whether talking about a person's talent, an artist's work, or an athlete's skills.

Adjective
  1. eminent beyond or above comparison
    • matchless beauty
    • the team's nonpareil center fielder
    • she's one girl in a million
    • the one and only Muhammad Ali
    • a peerless scholar
    • infamy unmatched in the Western world
    • wrote with unmatchable clarity
    • unrivaled mastery of her art

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