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Recent Examples of uniqueness
Like many, Nichols was drawn in by the uniqueness of the license plate.
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Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 8 May 2026
These flaws add to the uniqueness as long as the mirror is still functional.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
The uniqueness is his metaphors.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
With hindsight perhaps softening memories of sunstroke, cast members and a number of below-the-line crew now fairly rhapsodize about the uniqueness of the shoot.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
The uniqueness of the situation, a pope from the United States using the teachings of the Catholic Church to promote civic action, struck Hidalgo as inspiring.
—Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
With charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent — to borrow RuPaul’s mantra (the lipsynch-for-your-lifeboats number is a highlight) — the comic ensemble makes the gags work by sheer will.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
The biggest thing is to try to protect that level of uniqueness.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
The whole concept of the imago Dei is the idea that all men have something within them that God injected, and this gives them uniqueness; there are no gradations in the image of God.
—James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Mike Sullivan, CBS News, 8 May 2026
These flaws add to the uniqueness as long as the mirror is still functional.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
The uniqueness is his metaphors.
—New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
With hindsight perhaps softening memories of sunstroke, cast members and a number of below-the-line crew now fairly rhapsodize about the uniqueness of the shoot.
—Chris Lee, Vulture, 27 Apr. 2026
The uniqueness of the situation, a pope from the United States using the teachings of the Catholic Church to promote civic action, struck Hidalgo as inspiring.
—Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
With charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent — to borrow RuPaul’s mantra (the lipsynch-for-your-lifeboats number is a highlight) — the comic ensemble makes the gags work by sheer will.
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
The biggest thing is to try to protect that level of uniqueness.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 9 Apr. 2026
The whole concept of the imago Dei is the idea that all men have something within them that God injected, and this gives them uniqueness; there are no gradations in the image of God.
—James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uniqueness
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The Pulitzer board encourages its juries to engage in both robust debate and its own inquiries into the distinctiveness of all entries.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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If this is the true face of the AI industry—a technological triumphalism that sees human thought as an inefficiency to overcome and human distinctiveness as a myth to debunk—the differences between the Church and Silicon Valley may prove irreconcilable.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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Still, many scientists haven’t ruled out runaway RSI, sometimes called the singularity.—
Matthew Hutson,
IEEE Spectrum,
7 May 2026
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Some works don’t need to be reimagined to remain relevant, and their singularity should be reason enough alone for the people most inspired by them to leave them untouched.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 Apr. 2026
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The peculiarities of these heartbreak goggles fueled a zany Saturday Night Live sketch, a standout from last night’s solid episode that saw Olivia Rodrigo doing double duty as host and musical guest.—
Paula Mejía,
The Atlantic,
3 May 2026
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Mathematics can explain why This article is from Proof Positive, our friendly newsletter that explores the joys and peculiarities of math.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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Celebrating our oneness together!—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Founded in the 19th century in Iran, the faith centers around principles of humanity and oneness.—
Adam Duxter,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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This can actually be taken too far—4 or 5 big dashes and the character of the genever all but vanishes, while only one dash and the genever character could be too strong for those unacclimated to its malty idiosyncrasies.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
9 May 2026
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No matter what’s rattling around in Peter’s brain, his bandmates are ready to play around with its cinematic potential by whipping up a DIY batter of post-punk and no-wave idiosyncrasies.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
8 May 2026
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These immigrants, who first settled the backcountry of Pennsylvania before pushing farther to the western and southern frontier, brought with them a cultural and linguistic separateness that had an immense impact on the speech of the American heartland.—
Valerie Fridland,
Big Think,
21 Apr. 2026
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Byrne is generous with his time and attention, but there’s also a Warholian air of mystery about him—a gentle impenetrability, a feeling of separateness.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Expect coffee shops doubling as gallery spaces, indie venues hosting weekend shows and a community that prizes individuality.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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As a teenager, my desire to express my individuality began to emerge.—
Maria Giesbrecht,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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Attacks on our bodies and identities are happening now.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
13 May 2026
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The man, whose identity has not yet been confirmed, was carrying a Mexican voter registration card, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Uniqueness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uniqueness. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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