nonesuch
UK: ˈnʌnˌsʌtʃ | US: ˈnʌnˌsʌtʃ
n. a person or thing regarded as perfect or unparalleled; a paragon.
nonesuch = none<not any> + such<of this kind>
- none (from Old English nān, "not one")
- such (from Old English swylc, "of this kind")
Etymology Origin:
The word nonesuch emerged in the 16th century as a compound of none and such, literally meaning "not any of this kind." It originally referred to something or someone so exceptional that no equal could be found. The term was later applied to rare plants (e.g., the "nonesuch pea") and idealized figures, reinforcing its connotation of uniqueness.
The artist was hailed as a nonesuch in her field, unmatched in creativity.
This antique vase is a nonesuch, with no comparable piece in existence.
Legends spoke of a nonesuch warrior who could not be defeated.
The garden boasted a nonesuch rose, bred to perfection.
His integrity made him a moral nonesuch among his peers.