Nonpareil
noun
Something or someone that has no equal, the best of its kind.
The athlete's performance was nonpareil, setting a new world record
Often appears as...
- nonpareil performance
- nonpareil beauty
adjective
Having no equal, being the best or highest of its kind.
He's a nonpareil chef, everyone desires to taste his food
Often appears as...
- nonpareil skill
- nonpareil achievement
noun
A small, colored candy used in baking for decoration.
She sprinkled nonpareils on the cake for a festive touch
Often appears as...
- sprinkle nonpareils
- colorful nonpareils
noun
A type of printing type of a particular size.
In the medieval manuscript, a nonpareil type was used to create a certain level of detail
Often appears as...
- nonpareil type
- nonpareil print
Usage tips
Technical
noun
Something or someone that has no equal, the best of its kind.
The athlete's performance was nonpareil, setting a new world record
Often appears as...
- nonpareil performance
- nonpareil beauty
adjective
Having no equal, being the best or highest of its kind.
He's a nonpareil chef, everyone desires to taste his food
Often appears as...
- nonpareil skill
- nonpareil achievement
noun
A small, colored candy used in baking for decoration.
She sprinkled nonpareils on the cake for a festive touch
Often appears as...
- sprinkle nonpareils
- colorful nonpareils
noun
A type of printing type of a particular size.
In the medieval manuscript, a nonpareil type was used to create a certain level of detail
Often appears as...
- nonpareil type
- nonpareil print
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Exclusivity Emphasized
Use 'nonpareil' to highlight something's unique status when no other comparison suffices.
Her eloquence is nonpareil in the world of poetry.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Praise
'Nonpareil' carries a positive connotation, ideal for praise or admiration.
As a visionary, his insight is nonpareil.
Pro Tip 3/3Rare and Special
Reserve 'nonpareil' for rare cases where the superiority is evident and beyond dispute.
She holds a nonpareil status in her academic field.
Pro Tip 1/3Exclusivity Emphasized
Use 'nonpareil' to highlight something's unique status when no other comparison suffices.
Her eloquence is nonpareil in the world of poetry.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Praise
'Nonpareil' carries a positive connotation, ideal for praise or admiration.
As a visionary, his insight is nonpareil.
Pro Tip 3/3Rare and Special
Reserve 'nonpareil' for rare cases where the superiority is evident and beyond dispute.
She holds a nonpareil status in her academic field.
Pro Tip 1/3Exclusivity Emphasized
Use 'nonpareil' to highlight something's unique status when no other comparison suffices.
Her eloquence is nonpareil in the world of poetry.
Pro Tip 2/3Positive Praise
'Nonpareil' carries a positive connotation, ideal for praise or admiration.
As a visionary, his insight is nonpareil.
Pro Tip 3/3Rare and Special
Reserve 'nonpareil' for rare cases where the superiority is evident and beyond dispute.
She holds a nonpareil status in her academic field.
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Quote examples
Serge Schmemann
Journalist
Soccer is a great game, and the rich variety of styles and passions that come with being truly global makes the World Cup a nonpareil event in the universe of competitive sport.
Quote examples
Serge Schmemann
Journalist
Soccer is a great game, and the rich variety of styles and passions that come with being truly global makes the World Cup a nonpareil event in the universe of competitive sport.
Example 1 of 1
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