matchless
Having no rival
Matchless means without equal or rival—so superior that no comparison holds: Her matchless beauty captivated everyone who saw her.
The word is literary and somewhat old-fashioned, carrying a tone of admiration or praise.
A matchless performance, a matchless talent, a matchless achievement—all suggest something that stands alone at the top.
Without equal or rival
- peerlessHaving no equal
- unrivaledHaving no equal
- unequaledHaving no equivalent
- unsurpassedBeyond all others
nonpareil · inimitable · unexcelled · beyond compare · without equal · second to none · one of a kind · ne plus ultra
One in number
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- one-of-a-kindHaving no equivalent
- irreplaceableHaving no adequate substitute
- unrepeatableImpossible to do again
individual · original · rare · exceptional · extraordinary · unprecedented · anomalous · sui generis
Entirely without fault
- faultlessFree from any defect
- impeccableFree from any defect
- idealStandard of perfection
- consummatePerfect beyond compare
exemplary · superlative · exquisite · sublime · immaculate · unblemished · spotless · quintessential
Having superior influence
- supremeHighest in authority
- sovereignSupreme in power
- commandingExerting strong authority
- authoritativeHaving recognized expertise
elite · topmost · foremost · leading · premier · champion · unbeaten · unconquered
incomparable
Without equal or rival
unsurpassed · nonpareil · inimitable · unexcelled · beyond compare · without equal · second to none · one of a kind · ne plus ultra · best
singular
One in number
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- one-of-a-kindHaving no equivalent
- irreplaceableHaving no adequate substitute
unrepeatable · individual · original · rare · exceptional · extraordinary · unprecedented · anomalous · sui generis · exclusive
flawless
Entirely without fault
- faultlessFree from any defect
- impeccableFree from any defect
- idealStandard of perfection
consummate · exemplary · superlative · exquisite · sublime · immaculate · unblemished · spotless · quintessential · definitive
dominant
Having superior influence
- supremeHighest in authority
- sovereignSupreme in power
- commandingExerting strong authority
authoritative · elite · topmost · foremost · leading · premier · champion · unbeaten · unconquered · undefeated
- excellenceexcellence, greatness, superior, perfection, premium
- perfectionperfect, flawless, faultless, impeccable, perfection
- superlativesexcellent, superb, best, outstanding, supreme
matchlessinferior
Of lower rank
mediocre · second-rate · substandard · second-class · poor