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as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
the restaurant, specializing in fusion cuisine, provides a truly unique dining experience for those who can afford it
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as in only
being the one or ones of a class with no other members
the Mapparium, a huge glass globe that visitors can walk through, is unique—there's not another one like it anywhere
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as in uncommon
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
a unique ability to add large sums in his head
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as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
a comedian who brings a unique and twisted perspective to contemporary social issues
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Recent Examples of unique
Blackledge reiterated that Pinterest is a unique spot for consumers with its visual search engine, and consumers are likely to continue to engage with the platform.
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Assiatou Hann,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Visitors were united by their enthusiasm for states to come together and show off their unique characters, famous natives, industries and history and geographical diversity.
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Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The main challenge with these projects is keeping the unique, tough features that make the buildings interesting while giving them a new purpose.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Home to Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Lexington is full of energy, charm, and unique experiences.
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Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
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Assiatou Hann,
CNBC,
27 June 2026
Visitors were united by their enthusiasm for states to come together and show off their unique characters, famous natives, industries and history and geographical diversity.
—
Gary Fields,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
The main challenge with these projects is keeping the unique, tough features that make the buildings interesting while giving them a new purpose.
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Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Home to Washington and Lee University and Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Lexington is full of energy, charm, and unique experiences.
—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unique
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What Trump is doing is unusual.
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Heat domes are not unusual, but the temperatures in this one have been.
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Powell became emotional again when the prosecutor said Walton’s sister – his only close surviving relative – fully supported the decision to set him free.
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The Toronto fan base, which landed a finalist at every position and two outfielders, is Langeliers’ only true obstacle left to overcome en route to a starting job at the All-Star Game.
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On June 23, 2026, though, the majority delivered an uncommon defeat in this contentious area.
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His distaste for the wealthy is not an uncommon feeling in the country, his defense argued.
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Republican legislators, taking their lead from a president who sees half the nation as his personal enemy, have put their own party’s interests over the republic’s.
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While the property is a showpiece, the reason for selling is personal.
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Our work complements beautifully the extraordinary work that has already been done by the producers, sales agents and distributors of Mike Leigh’s films over the years.
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The Vietnam War was fought by young Americans thrust into extraordinary circumstances.
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As Taylor Swift appeared on the screen at Nissan Stadium during Alan Jackson's farewell concert in Nashville, the singer-songwriter was met with boos and cheers during her special video message.
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This year, there was a special emphasis on the transgender community, which has become a frequent political target of late.
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This scene is funny as well as poignant because Albert was played by the late Rob Reiner.
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But while there are occasionally funny moments, these movies are emblematic of the dumbing down of America.
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To meet that demand, develop a travel wellness and performance plan built around personalized habits rather than generic advice.
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After photos are uploaded and a design direction is selected, Story Mode generates personalized photo book options that can be ordered as-is or customized further.
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“Unique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unique. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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