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—
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Nineties pop culture was full of badass witches, but the chemistry between Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman was magic unto itself, which leads me to the best news: the original stars are reportedly in talks to reprise their roles.
—Glamour, 10 June 2024
The Grand Wailea’s previous spa felt like a back-up plan for rainy days, but this new iteration, now the largest in the state, feels like a destination unto itself.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2024
The Switch’s massive library includes games that now feel like institutions unto themselves, like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as well as a plethora of excellent triple-A games from last year and some really great indies that landed just recently.
—Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 4 June 2024
Not to mention that the movie’s languorous, muted-velvet color palette is a plushy pleasure unto itself.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 24 May 2024
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Glamour, 10 June 2024
The Grand Wailea’s previous spa felt like a back-up plan for rainy days, but this new iteration, now the largest in the state, feels like a destination unto itself.
—Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2024
The Switch’s massive library includes games that now feel like institutions unto themselves, like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as well as a plethora of excellent triple-A games from last year and some really great indies that landed just recently.
—Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 4 June 2024
Not to mention that the movie’s languorous, muted-velvet color palette is a plushy pleasure unto itself.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 24 May 2024
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“Unto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unto. Accessed 20 Jun. 2024.
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unto
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