one of the only

phrase

: one of very few : one in a small class or category

That was one of the only times I ever saw my father cry.

This is one of the only places in the world where the plant is found.

Examples of one of the only in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And crypto, for all its volatility and excess, happens to be one of the only industries that spent the last decade obsessively building internet-native money. — Markus Levin, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

These heat-loving, drought-tolerant stunners thrive in full sun and are one of the only perennials that will bloom by the first year when grown from seed. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

The reception would take place on the back lawn of the summer home of Andrew’s family — one of the only structures on the island taller than two stories. — Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Pecos Bill is also one of the only places in Magic Kingdom to get an Uncrustable PB&J sandwich as a kids’ meal option. — Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 12 July 2026

Rhymes for one of the only

• lonely