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

Back then, Necco wafers lined the shelves in pharmacies, one of the only places to buy candy. — HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026

By August 1861, Key West had concerns of being attacked by the rest of the state, being one of the only places in Florida to remain Union throughout the war. — Victoria Davies, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2026

However, the Amazon Fire TV Cube is one of the only ones out there that's actually hands-free. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 30 Aug. 2026

Most of life is complex and multifaceted, and reading is one of the only habits that pushes back against the instinct to see things in black and white. — Mckenna Friedland, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for one of the only

• lonely