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.
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Making custom jewelry is one of the only crafts that lives up to a Leo's bright and passionate spirit.
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025
Growing up, McCollum helped look after Preston and was one of the only family members who learned sign language to communicate with her.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Why satellite moisture data is important for hurricane forecasts
When a hurricane is far out at sea, the microwave sensors are one of the only ways to diagnose a storm’s internal structure, said Andy Hazelton, an associate scientist at the University of Miami.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 31 July 2025
Its outside space has one of the only limestone walls left in downtown; two outdoor bars with kombucha, THC drinks and cocktails; and a photo booth and quiet area in back.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2025
Growing up, McCollum helped look after Preston and was one of the only family members who learned sign language to communicate with her.
—Everett Eaton, jsonline.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Why satellite moisture data is important for hurricane forecasts
When a hurricane is far out at sea, the microwave sensors are one of the only ways to diagnose a storm’s internal structure, said Andy Hazelton, an associate scientist at the University of Miami.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 31 July 2025
Its outside space has one of the only limestone walls left in downtown; two outdoor bars with kombucha, THC drinks and cocktails; and a photo booth and quiet area in back.
—Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
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“One of the only.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20of%20the%20only. Accessed 26 Aug. 2025.
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