How to Use nonpareil in a Sentence

nonpareil

1 of 2 adjective
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  • Her knowledge of world events, politics, and power structures was nonpareil.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022
  • He is assisted, as usual, by his nonpareil translator, Shelley Frisch.
    — Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 1 June 2022
  • 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
  • His network of contacts is nonpareil; his manner solicitous and genteel; his work ethic fanatical.
    — New York Times, 8 Apr. 2022
  • 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
  • For countless Americans, the United States military epitomizes nonpareil technological advantage.
    — Will Roper, Wired, 24 Oct. 2020
  • Her knowledge of world events, politics, and power structures was nonpareil.
    — Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 8 Sep. 2022
  • He is assisted, as usual, by his nonpareil translator, Shelley Frisch.
    — Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 1 June 2022
  • 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
  • His network of contacts is nonpareil; his manner solicitous and genteel; his work ethic fanatical.
    — New York Times, 8 Apr. 2022
  • 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
  • For countless Americans, the United States military epitomizes nonpareil technological advantage.
    — Will Roper, Wired, 24 Oct. 2020
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nonpareil

2 of 2 noun
  • Elvis was the nonpareil of early American rock and roll.
  • Carefully lift cake from the top and bottom and roll the sides in nonpareils to coat.
    — Tara Bench, Country Living, 9 Nov. 2016
  • While the iced cookies are still wet, attach the small pearl nonpareils.
    — Bh&g Holiday Editors, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2020
  • 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
  • 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
  • When cookies are cool, brush tops with glaze and sprinkle with nonpareils.
    — Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2019
  • 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
  • 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
  • The songs were great, the vocals were wonderful, the musicianship was nonpareil.
    — Chuck Yarborough, cleveland.com, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Lamb: Frost cupcake with white buttercream, then roll in white nonpareils to cover.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 7 Mar. 2019
  • 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
  • Turns out President Trump, that TV addict nonpareil, watches it this way, too.
    — Hank Stuever, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2019
  • Tom Brady has already had the storybook ending to his nonpareil football career.
    — Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Jan. 2020
  • 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
  • While still slightly wet, sprinkle each cookie with yellow nonpareils.
    — Anna Helm Baxter, Woman's Day, 7 Mar. 2018
  • 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
  • Coat liberally in yellow nonpareils, gently pressing to help them adhere.
    — Woman's Day Kitchen, Woman's Day, 3 Mar. 2017
  • 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
  • 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
  • Brush on cooled cookies; sprinkle immediately with nonpareil balls, if desired.
    — Louisa Chu, chicagotribune.com, 18 Dec. 2017
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Carefully lift cake from the top and bottom and roll the sides in nonpareils to coat.
    — Tara Bench, Country Living, 9 Nov. 2016
  • While the iced cookies are still wet, attach the small pearl nonpareils.
    — Bh&g Holiday Editors, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2020
  • 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
  • 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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