Nonpareil

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑnpəˌreɪl/

Definitions of nonpareil

noun a person or thing that has no equal; a paragon

Example Sentences

A1 The nonpareil was the most delicious candy I've ever tasted.

A2 She was known as the nonpareil of the fashion industry.

B1 The singer's talent was considered nonpareil by her fans.

B2 The artist's work was truly nonpareil, attracting collectors from around the world.

C1 His skills as a chef were nonpareil, earning him multiple Michelin stars.

C2 The nonpareil of the business world, she revolutionized the industry with her innovative ideas.

adjective having no match or equal; unrivaled

Example Sentences

A1 She is a nonpareil student, always getting the highest grades in class.

A2 The nonpareil beauty of the sunset took my breath away.

B1 The nonpareil craftsmanship of the handmade jewelry was evident in every detail.

B2 His nonpareil skills as a chef earned him a Michelin star.

C1 The nonpareil performance of the orchestra left the audience in awe.

C2 Her nonpareil talent as a pianist is recognized worldwide.

Examples of nonpareil in a Sentence

formal Her skills as a pianist were considered nonpareil in the music industry.

informal That bakery down the street makes nonpareil cupcakes.

slang She's the nonpareil of the group when it comes to video games.

figurative His reputation as a leader in the community was nonpareil.

Grammatical Forms of nonpareil

past tense

nonpareiled

plural

nonpareils

comparative

more nonpareil

superlative

most nonpareil

present tense

nonpareils

future tense

will nonpareil

perfect tense

have nonpareiled

continuous tense

is nonpareiling

singular

nonpareil

positive degree

nonpareil

infinitive

to nonpareil

gerund

nonpareiling

participle

nonpareiled

Origin and Evolution of nonpareil

First Known Use: 1500 year
Language of Origin: French
Story behind the word: The word 'nonpareil' originated from the French phrase 'non pareil' which means 'without equal'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is unmatched or unparalleled, the word 'nonpareil' has evolved to also refer to a small flat disc-shaped candy made of sugar and colored beads, as well as a size of type in printing.