one of a kind

noun phrase

: a person or thing that is not like any other person or thing

I don't know how we'll ever replace Mary after she retires. She's really one of a kind.

Examples of one of a kind in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Dodger Stadium experience has been one of a kind for City Section players since the first City final was played there in 1969 and won by Birmingham. —Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2024

There’s no disputing it—Taylor Swift is one of a kind. —Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 19 May 2024

Of course, choosing an engine is just the start; after that comes diving into the nigh-infinite list of colors, trims and materials that Bentley offers in order to let buyers make their dream car one of a kind. —Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 17 May 2024

These are the ingredients that make pieces feel one of a kind. —Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 May 2024

While the penthouse, which sits at the pinnacle of One Madison in Manhattan, is undoubtedly one of a kind, the price of the property attracts a very niche set of interested buyers. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 9 Apr. 2024

Author Neil Gaiman hosted a special event featuring art and memorabilia from his 35 year career, including many one of a kind items like a depiction of the Sandman character Death by the late French artist Moebius, which sold for over $85,000. —Rob Salkowitz, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024

Every home is special in its way — and no two are exactly alike — but some abodes are truly one of a kind. —Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 7 Mar. 2024

The Oscar winner did, however, have a hand in the creation of what’s elegantly placed on a luxe tray in front of her: a three-piece Chopard high jewelry set comprising a necklace, earrings and oversized ring (all one of a kind) featuring emeralds, turquoise and rubellite gemstones. —Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024