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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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