as in only
having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability
the show's enduring success was a testimony to the peerless talents of its ensemble cast
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Washington may have become one with his peers, but Macrinus is almost peerless — always one step ahead of his foes.
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Stuart Gordon’s vibrant production design and nasty sense of humor resulted in one of the great horror comedies in American history, where a med-student himbo (Bruce Abbott) gets caught up in the rivalry between classmate Herbert West (the peerless Jeffrey Combs) and their professor (David Gale).
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
Then, steps were taken to ensure the long-term preservation of these peerless treasures.
—Aparna Prabhakar, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Remembering the peerless Toni Morrison Segal also brought this approach to ideological truths, few of which made the grade.
—James Marcus, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024
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Lauren Huff, EW.com, 23 Oct. 2024
Stuart Gordon’s vibrant production design and nasty sense of humor resulted in one of the great horror comedies in American history, where a med-student himbo (Bruce Abbott) gets caught up in the rivalry between classmate Herbert West (the peerless Jeffrey Combs) and their professor (David Gale).
—Rory Doherty, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
Then, steps were taken to ensure the long-term preservation of these peerless treasures.
—Aparna Prabhakar, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
Remembering the peerless Toni Morrison Segal also brought this approach to ideological truths, few of which made the grade.
—James Marcus, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2024
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Really, the only limitation here is creativity (and perhaps what the recipient’s personality allows).Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
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Congressional Republicans, however, are far from the only figures who have bashed the country’s coins.Greg McKenna, Fortune, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Beats Studio Pro headphones deliver premium sound quality, excellent noise cancellation, and a sleek, durable design.Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 16 Nov. 2024
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Later in the day, someone older or more experienced might have excellent advice for you.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
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As the city transforms into a global hub for art and culture, the demand for exceptional accommodations soars.Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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November 26, 2024 Twenty-five years ago, a Harvard Business School case study featured the exceptional networking practices of Silicon Valley entrepreneur and venture capitalist Heidi Roizen.Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 26 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, the governor’s last extraordinary session was a transparent public-relations stunt.Steven Greenhut, Orange County Register, 15 Nov. 2024
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This extension was approved at an extraordinary general meeting held on July 18, 2024.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Watching him in action was a privilege - his persona and skill were matchless pic.twitter.com/pcOV2GJGXK — Paul Rudnick (@PaulRudnickNY) July 18, 2024 RIP Bob Newhart.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 19 July 2024
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The feeling of solidarity at a Springsteen concert is matchless.Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
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His talent and drive led to an almost unparalleled career in entertainment.Lisa Respers France, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Peerless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peerless. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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