Synonyms for nonpareil

Grammar : Noun

Spell : non-puh-rel

Phonetic Transcription : ˌnɒn pəˈrɛl

Définition of nonpareil

Origin : late 15c., "having no equal," from Middle French nonpareil "unequalled, peerless," from non- "not" (see non-) + pareil "equal." The noun meaning "an unequaled person or thing" is from 1590s; first applied to a kind of candy 1690s. As the name of a printing type (6 point size) it is attested from 1640s.

noun model of perfection

Example sentences :

The phœnix,” she sighed, “the paragon, the nonpareil of the buttery.
Extract from : « The Lady of Loyalty House » by Justin Huntly McCarthy

You know it; in that yallow building over by Nonpareil Square.
Extract from : « Frictional Electricity » by Max Adeler

The “Nonpareil” was then taken off, and they started a coach called the “Tally Ho!”
Extract from : « Hints on Driving » by C. S. Ward

At that time there was a coach called the “Nonpareil,” running from Devonport to Bristol.
Extract from : « Hints on Driving » by C. S. Ward

Two nonpareil columns had to be filled, and I was getting along.
Extract from : « Roughing It » by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens)

It is generally allowed that the Nonpareil is originally from France.
Extract from : « British Pomology » by Robert Hogg

It belongs to the Nonpareil family, and is valuable as a late winter apple.
Extract from : « British Pomology » by Robert Hogg

These are made in lengths of one yard and in sizes of 6-point (nonpareil), 12-point (pica), and 18-point.
Extract from : « Typesetting » by A. A. Stewart

Sprinkle the top with nonpareil candies, and place in ice box.
Extract from : « The Hotel St. Francis Cook Book » by Victor Hirtzler

One evening, the nonpareil of its race, especially “burned the mind.”
Extract from : « The Bonadventure » by Edmund Blunden

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