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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And Jack Black is one of a kind.
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
The two small diamonds on either side are from the late Princess Diana’s jewelry collection, making the Duchess of Sussex’s ring one of a kind.
—Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Crafted from wood with unique natural grain patterns, each piece is one of a kind and built to last.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
But one thing that mattered is that their love for each other was one of a kind.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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Devon Ivie, Vulture, 8 Apr. 2026
The two small diamonds on either side are from the late Princess Diana’s jewelry collection, making the Duchess of Sussex’s ring one of a kind.
—Jessica Gibbs, InStyle, 2 Apr. 2026
Crafted from wood with unique natural grain patterns, each piece is one of a kind and built to last.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
But one thing that mattered is that their love for each other was one of a kind.
—Erin Jensen, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
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 12 Apr. 2026.
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