as in only
being the one or ones of a class with no other members
among history's greats Leonardo da Vinci is often considered sui generis—a man of such stupendous genius that the world may never see his like again
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Recent Examples of sui generis
Necaxa adds to the necessity of the comparison by trying with limited success to reproduce large swaths of the sui generis formula.
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
In building the company in sui generis fashion from humble beginnings in Boston, Portnoy has been accused of fostering a misogynistic culture.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Most of them consider Trump as a sui generis political figure who voters don’t associate with the GOP’s least popular ideas.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 July 2025
This is all the more surprising given that each diagram is highly particular, practically sui generis.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
In building the company in sui generis fashion from humble beginnings in Boston, Portnoy has been accused of fostering a misogynistic culture.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 17 July 2025
Most of them consider Trump as a sui generis political figure who voters don’t associate with the GOP’s least popular ideas.
—David Weigel, semafor.com, 4 July 2025
This is all the more surprising given that each diagram is highly particular, practically sui generis.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sui generis
Adjective
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The only exception was the 2019 AFCON quarter-final, when Troost-Ekong struck an 89th-minute winner for the Super Eagles.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As of this writing, Williams was 10-of-11 with 86 passing yards and 30 rushing yards, including his team's only touchdown.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
3 Aug. 2019
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Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.—
Johannes Himmelreich,
BostonGlobe.com,
30 Mar. 2018
Adjective
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That number may be a bit skewed by his lone postseason appearance last season (five innings, four runs) but is the number regardless.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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On an office bar cart beside bottles of Dom Perignon and Don Julio 1942 are rows and rows of Monster energy drinks and a lone canister of Loaded Hot Dog Pringles.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The winner of next year’s special election will keep the seat until the end of Rubio’s original term in 2028.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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As Vevo’s Senior Manager of Talent Booking, Cynthia Todd emphasized the close partnership and trust that goes into making opportunities like these special performances come together in Live From Vevo Studios.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Eaton has been bringing unique worship experiences to a variety of churches since 2010.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Every pitcher is different and offers a unique look on the mound.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Sui generis.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sui%20generis. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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