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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With its rich, nutty and complex flavor, the wild rice that grows in Wisconsin and Minnesota is one of a kind and is high in nutritional value for protein, fiber, calcium and antioxidants.
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Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2024
The art collection is one of a kind and always changing.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
The items believed to be sold include architectural copper relief panels, a one of a kind rolling directory board, an armchair, and copper tables and stools.
—Abigail Singrey, Architectural Digest, 16 Aug. 2024
All of this, combined with wireless connectivity, makes the JBL Bar 9.1 one of a kind.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024
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Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2024
The art collection is one of a kind and always changing.
—Spencer Whaley, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
The items believed to be sold include architectural copper relief panels, a one of a kind rolling directory board, an armchair, and copper tables and stools.
—Abigail Singrey, Architectural Digest, 16 Aug. 2024
All of this, combined with wireless connectivity, makes the JBL Bar 9.1 one of a kind.
—Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 14 Aug. 2024
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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 16 Sep. 2024.
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