nonpareil

• Описывает кого-то или что-то, не имеющее равных; непревзойдённый или бесподобный.

Describes someone or something that has no equal; unrivaled or peerless.

1. Unmatched excellenceC2formal

   Having no equal; being the best of its kind.

   Непревзойденный

   • Her nonpareil performance earned her a standing ovation.
   • The chef's nonpareil skills made the restaurant famous.
   • He is considered a nonpareil in the field of astrophysics.

   Synonymsconsummateincomparablematchlesspeerlesssupremeunequaledunmatchedunsurpassed

   Antonymsaveragecommoninferiormediocreordinary

• Существительное, обозначающее образец совершенства или превосходства, не имеющий равных; также используется для обозначения цветных сахарных шариков, используемых в качестве посыпки для конфет и печенья, или плоского шоколадного диска, покрытого такими шариками.

A noun referring to a model of excellence or perfection of a kind, one having no equal; also used for colored sugar beads used as a topping on candies and cookies, or a flat disk of chocolate covered with such beads.

1. Unmatched excellenceC2formal

   A person or thing that is without equal; a model of perfection or excellence in its class.

   Непревзойденное совершенство

   • The artist was considered the nonpareil of the Renaissance period.
   • Her performance was the nonpareil of the entire competition.
   • This vintage wine is the nonpareil of its region.

   Synonymsacmeepitomeexemplaridealmodelne plus ultraparagonperfectionquintessencestandard

2. Sugar decorationB1informalculinary

   Small, colored beads of sugar used as a decorative topping on candies, cookies, and other confections.

   Сахарная посыпка

   • The baker sprinkled nonpareils over the frosted cupcakes.
   • Children love cookies covered with colorful nonpareils.
   • The cake was decorated with tiny nonpareils in rainbow colors.

   Synonymsjimmies

3. Chocolate confectionB1informalamericanculinary

   A flat, round disk of chocolate that is covered with small, colored sugar beads.

   Шоколадная конфета

   • She bought a box of chocolate nonpareils for the party.
   • Nonpareils are a classic treat often found in candy shops.
   • The chocolate nonpareil had a satisfying crunch from the sugar beads.

   Synonymsfreckle