one of the only

idiom

: 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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
But just northwest of Leech Lake is Red Lake, one of the only reservations in the country where the tribe owns all of its land. Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 Oct. 2025 Crime in Milwaukee continued its downward trend in 2025, but homicides remain one of the only exceptions. David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Oct. 2025 Toyota produces one of the only new standard hybrid minivans on the market. Charles Singh, USA Today, 10 Oct. 2025 Acetaminophen is considered one of the only safe pain relievers to take during pregnancy when used appropriately, and not taking it, particularly for the treatment of fevers, can carry risks for the fetus. Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 9 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for one of the only

Cite this Entry

“One of the only.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20of%20the%20only. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!