one of the only

phrase

: 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

The public comment process is one of the only avenues available for tribal nations to advocate for their rights regarding land development. — B. “toastie” Oaster, ProPublica, 3 Aug. 2026

Along with Norway and Japan, Iceland is one of the only countries still practicing commercial whaling. — ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

Today, Dimon is one of the only remaining Wall Street CEOs still in place from the 2008 financial crisis. — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 29 July 2026

Langley has also not signified her own personal politics, which is one of the only reliable ways a country artist can surpass the stereotypical coastal assumptions about their music. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 27 July 2026

Rhymes for one of the only

• lonely