without equal
Beyond all comparison
Without equal describes something or someone that has no match or rival in quality, skill, or achievement.
It emphasizes absolute superiority—there simply isn't anything comparable.
Her talent as a surgeon is without equal.
The phrase functions as a postpositive adjective, typically following the noun it modifies, and carries a tone of high praise or admiration.
- unrivaledHaving no equal
- second to noneUnsurpassed in quality
- peerlessHaving no equal
- matchlessHaving no equal
- beyond compareLacking any peer
unmatched · incomparable · supreme · unique · singular · one in a million · unparalleled · nonpareil · champion · legend · prodigy · transcendent · extraordinary · exceptional · one-of-a-kind · cream of the crop · standout · best in class
- superlativesexcellent, superb, best, outstanding, supreme
without equalinferior
Of lower rank
second-rate · run-of-the-mill · mediocre · substandard · common
without equalordinary
Standard, unremarkable
average · unremarkable · commonplace · undistinguished · nothing special
without equalinferior
Of lower rank
mediocre · second-rate · substandard · poor · worst
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