英语词汇“nonpareil”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

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Adjective the nonpareil beauty of Helen of Troy Noun Elvis was the nonpareil of early American rock and roll. among the knights of the Round Table, Galahad stood alone as the nonpareil of nobility and selflessness

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

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 We’re transported to an elegant, serene, nonpareil shopping journey via the Daatselaar Fine Art & Antiques of Utrecht, the Netherlands, booth at TEFAF Maastricht.

Natasha Gural, Forbes, 28 June 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 His network of contacts is nonpareil; his manner solicitous and genteel; his work ethic fanatical.

New York Times, 8 Apr. 2022 The Bolshoi Ballet was nonpareil in ballet technique.

Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2022 Tom Brady is a Northern California Guy who spent his nonpareil career playing for teams in the Eastern time zone.

Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2022 Of course, Becker, along with chef de cuisine Chris Strelnick, need do nothing to the nonpareil Spanish hams beyond slicing them very thin, like the jamon de belotta and paleta Iberico por Cintas jotas ($36 and $21).

John Mariani, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021

Noun

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 While the iced cookies are still wet, attach the small pearl nonpareils.

Bh&g Holiday Editors, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2020 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 Tom Brady has already had the storybook ending to his nonpareil football career.

Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Jan. 2020 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 When cookies are cool, brush tops with glaze and sprinkle with nonpareils.

Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2019 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 Turns out President Trump, that TV addict nonpareil, watches it this way, too.

Hank Stuever, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2019 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective and Noun

Middle English nounparalle, from Middle French nompareil, from non- + pareil equal, from Vulgar Latin *pariculus, from Latin par equal

First Known Use

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1

单词	nonpareil
释义	nonpareil 1 of 2 adjective non·pa·reil ˌnän-pə-ˈrel : having no equal Her performance was nonpareil. Our baker's cakes are nonpareil. a nonpareil drummer nonpareil 2 of 2 noun 1 : an individual of unequaled excellence : paragon 2 a : a small flat disk of chocolate covered with white sugar pellets b : sugar in small pellets of various colors Did you know? Trace nonpareil back to its Middle French origins and you'll find that it comes from a term meaning "not equal." Pareil itself comes from a Latin par, which means "equal," and non- is a common prefix meaning "not." In addition to its adjectival use, nonpareil also functions as a noun describing an individual of unequaled excellence ("the nonpareil of cellists"), and as the name of a chocolate candy disk covered with small sugar pellets. Synonyms Adjective incomparable inimitable matchless only peerless unequaled unequalled unexampled unmatched unparalleled unrivaled unrivalled unsurpassable unsurpassed Noun beau ideal classic eidolon exemplar idea ideal model nonesuch paragon patron saint See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective the nonpareil beauty of Helen of Troy Noun Elvis was the nonpareil of early American rock and roll. among the knights of the Round Table, Galahad stood alone as the nonpareil of nobility and selflessness Recent Examples on the Web Adjective 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 We’re transported to an elegant, serene, nonpareil shopping journey via the Daatselaar Fine Art & Antiques of Utrecht, the Netherlands, booth at TEFAF Maastricht. Natasha Gural, Forbes, 28 June 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 His network of contacts is nonpareil; his manner solicitous and genteel; his work ethic fanatical. New York Times, 8 Apr. 2022 The Bolshoi Ballet was nonpareil in ballet technique. Washington Post, 11 Mar. 2022 Tom Brady is a Northern California Guy who spent his nonpareil career playing for teams in the Eastern time zone. Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2022 Of course, Becker, along with chef de cuisine Chris Strelnick, need do nothing to the nonpareil Spanish hams beyond slicing them very thin, like the jamon de belotta and paleta Iberico por Cintas jotas ($36 and $21). John Mariani, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2021 Noun 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 While the iced cookies are still wet, attach the small pearl nonpareils. Bh&g Holiday Editors, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2020 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 Tom Brady has already had the storybook ending to his nonpareil football career. Chad Finn, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Jan. 2020 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 When cookies are cool, brush tops with glaze and sprinkle with nonpareils. Nancy Stohs, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2019 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 Turns out President Trump, that TV addict nonpareil, watches it this way, too. Hank Stuever, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2019 See More Word History Etymology Adjective and Noun Middle English nounparalle, from Middle French nompareil, from non- + pareil equal, from Vulgar Latin pariculus, from Latin par* equal First Known Use Adjective 15th century, in the meaning defined above Noun circa 1500, in the meaning defined at sense 1 nonpareil 1 of 2 adjective as in only having no equal or rival for excellence or desirability the nonpareil beauty of Helen of Troy Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance only peerless unequaled matchless inimitable incomparable excellent extraordinary exceptional unsurpassable unsurpassed unrivaled unparalleled unmatched beautiful unequalled unexampled unique exceptional wonderful superb immense unrivalled uncommon divine singular heavenly great lovely marvelous unusual stellar rare sterling out of sight superlative terrific fabulous crackerjack marvellous quality primo famous choice superior prizewinning fine alone classic corking dynamite grand splendid prime capital special preferred dandy awesome wizard first-rate fantastic noble frontline prize sensational better swell fab peachy top groovy first-class first-string cracking supernal fantabulous gangbusters banner nifty bang-up dope keen top-notch boffo bumper par excellence boss brave brag tip-top high-class gangbuster number one righteous bonny bully phat blue-chip radical jim-dandy five-star neat fancy out-of-sight gone numero uno high-grade bonnie hype mean peachy keen A-OK hot down cool A1 No. 1 Antonyms & Near Antonyms ordinary usual common normal frequent ubiquitous garden familiar lesser routine commonplace inferior worst everyday worse lower inferior household deficient poor low substandard bastard unsatisfactory paltry lousy off bush bad unacceptable substandard wanting bush-league ill lame depressed mediocre dissatisfactory execrable punk wretched low-grade vile rotten terrible pathetic second-rate atrocious awful second-class See More nonpareil 2 of 2 noun as in model someone of such unequaled perfection as to deserve imitation among the knights of the Round Table, Galahad stood alone as the nonpareil of nobility and selflessness Synonyms & Similar Words model paragon incarnation nonesuch example idea manifestation ideal pinnacle exemplar classic patron saint personification touchstone phantom mirror embodiment pink essence eidolon apex principle zenith gage apotheosis paradigm beau ideal archetype acme role model guideline epitome quintessence gauge standard summit pattern rule culmination peak
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