unto
preposition
un·to
ˈən-(ˌ)tü 
1
: to
2
—used as a function word to indicate reference or concern
… they became a world unto themselves.—
Anne T. Fleming
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Woe unto those who fail to entertain, animate or amuse.
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—Lucy Feldman, Time, 6 May 2026
In other words, the United States is not an energy island unto itself.
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Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
While creating content for Bieber’s social media was a business play unto itself, the parallel paths are what helped ensure Rhode’s instant success.
—Lucy Feldman, Time, 6 May 2026
In other words, the United States is not an energy island unto itself.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Every one of them is an architectural marvel and a piece of history unto themselves.
—Roni Jacobson, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unto
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“Unto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unto. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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unto
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ˈən-tü
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