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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The firm collaborates with artisans, architects, and builders to make each residence one of a kind.
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
The petite hamlet is truly one of a kind: Originally intended as a resort destination in the late 19th century, Eureka Springs later became a home for hippies and nonconformists seeking rural refuge in the 1970s.
—Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
Despite the somewhat generic, un-SEO-friendly name, the Lodge is one of a kind.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Alexander-Arnold’s range of passing and creativity are one of a kind, and Bradley can’t be expected to replicate that.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2025
The petite hamlet is truly one of a kind: Originally intended as a resort destination in the late 19th century, Eureka Springs later became a home for hippies and nonconformists seeking rural refuge in the 1970s.
—Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
Despite the somewhat generic, un-SEO-friendly name, the Lodge is one of a kind.
—Ann Abel, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Alexander-Arnold’s range of passing and creativity are one of a kind, and Bradley can’t be expected to replicate that.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for one of a kind
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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 14 May. 2025.
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