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.
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Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Alexander-Arnold’s range of passing and creativity are one of a kind, and Bradley can’t be expected to replicate that.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
House of Hunt’s neutral interiors offer a sophisticated backdrop for blue chip art and one of a kind design elements, and the boutique studio’s refined pieces allow high-quality materials to shine.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
Due to the handmade nature, every item is slightly one of a kind.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Alexander-Arnold’s range of passing and creativity are one of a kind, and Bradley can’t be expected to replicate that.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
House of Hunt’s neutral interiors offer a sophisticated backdrop for blue chip art and one of a kind design elements, and the boutique studio’s refined pieces allow high-quality materials to shine.
—Dan Howarth, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2025
Due to the handmade nature, every item is slightly one of a kind.
—Stephanie Petit, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for one of a kind
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“One of a kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20of%20a%20kind. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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