nonpareil in English

adjective

1

having no match or equal; unrivaled.

he is a nonpareil storyteller

synonyms: incomparable, matchless, unrivaled, unparalleled, unequaled, peerless, beyond compare, second to none, unsurpassed, unbeatable, inimitable, unique, consummate, superlative, supreme, unexampled

noun

1

an unrivaled or matchless person or thing.

For some reason, he failed to mention the nonpareil : Nelson Algren.

synonyms: best, finest, crème de la crème, peak of perfection, elite, jewel in the crown, ne plus ultra, paragon, nonesuch

2

a flat round candy made of chocolate covered with white sugar sprinkles.

Now shipping, Concession Obsession replicates filmgoers' favorite munchies: indulgent vanilla bean ice cream studded with nonpareils , chocolate-laden peanuts, crispy candy bars and caramel swirls.

3

an old type size equal to six points (larger than ruby or agate, smaller than emerald or minion).

adjective

• incomparable, matchless, unrivaled, unparalleled, unequaled, peerless, beyond compare, second to none, unsurpassed, unbeatable, inimitable, unique, consummate, superlative, supreme, unexampled
• one, unmatched, unmatchable, unrivaled, matchless, one and only, peerless

noun

• best, finest, crème de la crème, peak of perfection, elite, jewel in the crown, ne plus ultra, paragon, nonesuch
• ideal, saint, paragon, nonesuch, nonsuch, apotheosis

Use "nonpareil" in a sentence

1. Nelson, by now, was his nonpareil.

2. But this nonpareil, which never needed sharpening and would never break.

3. We may have to agree that the noble Lord a nonpareil as a departmental minister.

4. Studies on the micropropagation of 5 cultivars of almond, Bulgaria Nonpareil , Fritz, Prize and Neplus, was conducted with node explants.

5. We may have to agree that the noble Lord is not precisely a nonpareil as a departmental minister.

6. Keane may be a nonpareil in that regard but Nevillewill never be found wantingifa team-mate needs someone by his side.

7. This paper remains a nonpareil platform for writing a column — not just for its readership, but also for its journalistic freedom.

8. Sometimes called the "Nonpareil," meaning "unrivalled," a fair way to describe the unbelievable colors of the male Painted Bunting

9. Can McGrady, entering his 11th NBA season, at long last live up to his nonpareil reputation and deliver a blue-collar, crunch-time effort in the post-season?