How to Use nonpareil in a Sentence
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Her knowledge of world events, politics, and power structures was nonpareil.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022
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He is assisted, as usual, by his nonpareil translator, Shelley Frisch.
—Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 1 June 2022
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Golden State remains on a title quest and San Antonio’s nonpareil consistency is well-established, so the narratives aren’t shifting anytime soon.
—Jeremy Woo, SI.com, 2 Nov. 2017
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His network of contacts is nonpareil; his manner solicitous and genteel; his work ethic fanatical.
—New York Times, 8 Apr. 2022
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There’s balletic and interpretive precision in Comer’s embodiment of Tessa, a courtroom killer of far different intent than her nonpareil television hit woman, Villanelle.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 17 May 2022
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For countless Americans, the United States military epitomizes nonpareil technological advantage.
—Will Roper, Wired, 24 Oct. 2020
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Her knowledge of world events, politics, and power structures was nonpareil.
—Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022
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He is assisted, as usual, by his nonpareil translator, Shelley Frisch.
—Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 1 June 2022
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Golden State remains on a title quest and San Antonio’s nonpareil consistency is well-established, so the narratives aren’t shifting anytime soon.
—Jeremy Woo, SI.com, 2 Nov. 2017
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His network of contacts is nonpareil; his manner solicitous and genteel; his work ethic fanatical.
—New York Times, 8 Apr. 2022
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There’s balletic and interpretive precision in Comer’s embodiment of Tessa, a courtroom killer of far different intent than her nonpareil television hit woman, Villanelle.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 17 May 2022
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For countless Americans, the United States military epitomizes nonpareil technological advantage.
—Will Roper, Wired, 24 Oct. 2020
- Elvis was the nonpareil of early American rock and roll.
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Carefully lift cake from the top and bottom and roll the sides in nonpareils to coat.
—Tara Bench, Country Living, 9 Nov. 2016
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While the iced cookies are still wet, attach the small pearl nonpareils.
—Bh&g Holiday Editors, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2020
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Once royal icing is set, use small dab of it to stick on nonpareil for nose.
—The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 27 Feb. 2020
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Since then, Merlo said prices have fallen to $3.10 a pound for nonpareils.
—Dale Kasler, Phillip Reese and Ryan Sabalow, sacbee, 30 Jan. 2016
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When cookies are cool, brush tops with glaze and sprinkle with nonpareils.
—Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2019
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Decorate cookie with a mix of green nonpareils and jimmies around the outer edge to mimic a wreath.
—Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2019
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Many of the performances are nonpareil, attesting to the treasurable artistry of the one and only Slava.
—John Von Rhein, chicagotribune.com, 9 Dec. 2017
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The songs were great, the vocals were wonderful, the musicianship was nonpareil.
—Chuck Yarborough, cleveland.com, 11 Sep. 2019
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Lamb: Frost cupcake with white buttercream, then roll in white nonpareils to cover.
—Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 7 Mar. 2019
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Pipe a line of frosting around the hat and sprinkle with nonpareils or desiccated coconut.
—Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 30 Nov. 2018
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Turns out President Trump, that TV addict nonpareil, watches it this way, too.
—Hank Stuever, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2019
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Tom Brady has already had the storybook ending to his nonpareil football career.
—Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Jan. 2020
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In the next moment, four whales, part of a group of 10 to 15, powered up through the anchovies and broke the surface with their mouths agape, anchovies flying everywhere, a nonpareil marine spectacle.
—Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, 28 Aug. 2019
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While still slightly wet, sprinkle each cookie with yellow nonpareils.
—Anna Helm Baxter, Woman's Day, 7 Mar. 2018
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In fact, the presence of nonpareil play-by-play voice Al Michaels is in a certain way a reminder of how long the Patriots have been hosting these celebrations of the achievements of the previous season.
—Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Sep. 2019
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Coat liberally in yellow nonpareils, gently pressing to help them adhere.
—Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 3 Mar. 2017
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Yet the generation that knows Jim Crow America only from hearsay ought to know what Belafonte explicates in this aggrieved, damaged, nonpareil persona.
—Armond White, National Review, 11 Mar. 2020
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Guests will be treated to free samples of seasonal treats including fall inspired milkshake shooters, popcorn, nonpareils and pumpkin spice truffle.
—Jennifer Boehm, sun-sentinel.com, 15 Oct. 2019
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Brush on cooled cookies; sprinkle immediately with nonpareil balls, if desired.
—Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, 18 Dec. 2017
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There was always its food and nonpareil service—gracious, respectful, ever present but never intrusive—but also innovations small and large that kept all classes of fliers happy.
—David Denicolo, Town & Country, 14 Mar. 2018
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Owner Carl Fogarty has an impressive collection of antiques, but his treasure trove of vintage maps, currency and books is nonpareil.
—Claire Goodman, Houston Chronicle, 27 Nov. 2019
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Merlo Farming Group, which informally tracks industry prices, says nonpareil almonds, considered the premium variety, sold for as much as $4.98 a pound last July.
—Dale Kasler, Phillip Reese and Ryan Sabalow, sacbee, 30 Jan. 2016
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It's generally considered high praise to say that musicians have developed their own languages, but Audrey Chen and Phil Minton make nonpareil music by bypassing language altogether.
—Bill Meyer, Chicago Reader, 26 Jan. 2018
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The astonishing creativity and nonpareil production made the show an uninterrupted marvel.
—Bill Brownlee, kansascity, 28 Oct. 2017
- Elvis was the nonpareil of early American rock and roll.
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Carefully lift cake from the top and bottom and roll the sides in nonpareils to coat.
—Tara Bench, Country Living, 9 Nov. 2016
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While the iced cookies are still wet, attach the small pearl nonpareils.
—Bh&g Holiday Editors, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2020
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Once royal icing is set, use small dab of it to stick on nonpareil for nose.
—The Good Housekeeping Test Kitchen, Good Housekeeping, 27 Feb. 2020
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Since then, Merlo said prices have fallen to $3.10 a pound for nonpareils.
—Dale Kasler, Phillip Reese and Ryan Sabalow, sacbee, 30 Jan. 2016
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