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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His Christmas track invites you to escape the cold and enjoy a warm Texas holiday, complete with Western swing and a nod to the state’s one of a kind spirit.
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Dec. 2025
Ali Grace’s 90’s Low Waist Relaxed Jean Most Gen Zers are drawn to thrifting and upcycling, which is why Ali Grace is the perfect stop for denim lovers looking for something truly one of a kind.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Jennifer is scrappy, gutsy, and one of a kind.
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Julian was one of a kind, but Eli has a lot of the same qualities.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2025
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Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Dec. 2025
Ali Grace’s 90’s Low Waist Relaxed Jean Most Gen Zers are drawn to thrifting and upcycling, which is why Ali Grace is the perfect stop for denim lovers looking for something truly one of a kind.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 19 Dec. 2025
Jennifer is scrappy, gutsy, and one of a kind.
—Elle McLogan, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025
Julian was one of a kind, but Eli has a lot of the same qualities.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 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 31 Dec. 2025.
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