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Nonsuch

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Broader term 1

Model 76% connected

A miniature representation of a thing, with the several parts in due proportion; sometimes, a facsimile of the same size.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sainthood 74% connected

The state of being a saint; the condition of a saint.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sainthood 74% connected

The state of being a saint; the condition of a saint.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sanctify 74% connected

To make sacred or holy; to set apart to a holy or religious use; to consecrate by appropriate rites; to hallow.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Sanctify 74% connected

To make sacred or holy; to set apart to a holy or religious use; to consecrate by appropriate rites; to hallow.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 6

Apotheosis 92% connected

The act of elevating a mortal to the rank of, and placing him among, "the gods;" deification.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Ideal 92% connected

Existing in idea or thought; conceptional; intellectual; mental; as, ideal knowledge.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Nonesuch 92% connected

A person or thing of a sort that there is no other such; something extraordinary; a thing that has not its equal. It is given as a name to various ob…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Nonpareil 92% connected

Something of unequaled excellence; a peerless thing or person; a nonesuch; -- often used as a name.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Paragon 92% connected

A companion; a match; an equal.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Saint 92% connected

A person sanctified; a holy or godly person; one eminent for piety and virtue; any true Christian, as being redeemed and consecrated to God.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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