Peerless example (9)

I believe the answer is:

nonpareil

(Other definitions for nonpareil that I've seen before include "Without equal, unrivalled" , "Unequalled" , "Eminent beyond comparison" , "Super model" , "Unrivalled person/thing" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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