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Nonpareil
01
tiny, round sugar pellets used to decorate candies, cookies, or cakes
Examples
She sprinkled nonpareils over the cupcakes for a festive touch.
02
a small round piece of chocolate coated with tiny, round sugar pellets
Examples
She bought a box of dark-chocolate nonpareils from the candy shop.
03
someone or something regarded as having no equal
Approving
FormalExamples
He was considered the nonpareil of violinists in his generation.
nonpareil
01
beyond comparison or unmatched in excellence
Examples
The violinist's command of the instrument was truly nonpareil, with a level of mastery that few musicians could match.
