nonpareil

• Décrit quelqu'un ou quelque chose qui n'a pas d'égal ; sans pareil, incomparable ou inégalable.

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

1. Unmatched excellenceC2formal

   Having no equal; being the best of its kind.

   Sans égal, d'une excellence incomparable

   • 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.

   Synonymesconsummateincomparablematchlesspeerlesssupremeunequaledunmatchedunsurpassed

   Antonymesaveragecommoninferiormediocreordinary

• Nom désignant une personne ou une chose sans égale, un modèle de perfection ou de supériorité ; également utilisé pour désigner de petites billes de sucre colorées servant à décorer confiseries et biscuits, ou un disque de chocolat plat recouvert de ces billes.

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.

   Sans pareil

   • 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.

   Synonymesacmeepitomeexemplaridealmodelne plus ultraparagonperfectionquintessencestandard

2. Sugar decorationB1informalculinary

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

   Perles de sucre

   • 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.

   Synonymesjimmies

3. Chocolate confectionB1informalamericanculinary

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

   Nonpareil (confiserie)

   • 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.

   Synonymesfreckle