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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Festivals of flamenco song are popular in the summers of Andalucia, Spain, but in the United States, this festival is one of a kind, presenting a unique opportunity for South Florida audiences to experience this gripping, traditional music with strong Moorish, Gypsy, and Jewish influences.
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Emily Cardenas, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
This, combined with a respectable price and a generous tech list, almost makes the Skoda Elroq one of a kind.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Humpy was one of a kind, a true showman and one of the sharpest minds this sport has ever seen.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Collins would be one of a kind.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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Emily Cardenas, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
This, combined with a respectable price and a generous tech list, almost makes the Skoda Elroq one of a kind.
—Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Humpy was one of a kind, a true showman and one of the sharpest minds this sport has ever seen.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
Collins would be one of a kind.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
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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 9 Sep. 2025.
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