uniqueness

noun

Definition of uniquenessnext
as in distinctiveness

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Recent Examples of uniqueness Moving beyond basic cost-saving motivations, modern apparel resale is heavily embedded with the thrill of treasure hunting as well as a psychological desire for uniqueness. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 July 2026 Ohtani’s name came up slightly less often — 10 times — perhaps because the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has a uniqueness that requires more than one tool. — Chad Jennings, New York Times, 16 July 2026 That spirit survives today as Lawrence’s historic Massachusetts Street fights a new battle to keep big chains out and local uniqueness in. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 11 July 2026 No doubt many other religious institutions have seized on the World Cup with these and other emphases, including evangelizing and otherwise stressing their uniqueness. — Vahe Gregorian july 10, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 The New Jersey Fives have been at the forefront of this effort, now counting multiple Fortune 1000 companies as partners, and is one of the few franchises pushing the envelope in terms of creativity and uniqueness. — Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The latter just announced the release of two new whiskeys, and both are worth tracking down based on their uniqueness and high quality. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 7 July 2026 In between, various Disney hosts and stars will explore the states, their histories, and their uniqueness, and Nick Jonas, Brandi Carlyle, and others will perform. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026 What drew me here is the uniqueness and the spiritedness of this garden, and there’s a wonderful team assembled, thanks to Ari. — Lonnie Burstein Hewitt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uniqueness
  1. distinctiveness
  2. singularity
  3. peculiarity
  4. oneness
  5. idiosyncrasy
  6. separateness
  7. individuality
  8. identity
Noun
  • In a portfolio of consumer brands, each brand's value lies substantially in its distinctiveness.
    — Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Ultimately, though, distinctiveness is an asset for an action star.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 15 July 2026
Definition of distinctiveness
Noun
  • Haaland’s singularity was a testament to how humanity seeks heroes — but Spain’s ultimate triumph via crisp passes and selfless teamwork offered a stirring, convincing collective counterpoint.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
  • That region is the light-trapping outer boundary of the black hole known as the event horizon, which prevents us from ever seeing the singularity at the heart of the black hole or receiving information from it.
    — Robert Lea, Space.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of singularity
Noun
  • And on that field, however, there are some peculiarities in the Hungarian tax system.
    — Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Szymborska draws upon the semantic peculiarities of her native tongue to underscore the point.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
Definition of peculiarity
Noun
  • There was no other identity or activity – only the oneness of creator and His spiritual expression, man.
    — Sylvia Messner, Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2026
  • Two Ships is thus a narrative for our time, when the aspirational vision of oneness has given way to intractable twoness.
    — James Traub, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
Definition of oneness
Noun
  • Nolan said that Odysseus’ idiosyncrasies were challenging to adapt.
    — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • The humor—dry, humane, occasionally absurd—is ever-present … The Vermont setting, spare and bracing, acts as a quiet amplifier of these idiosyncrasies, while Mason remains attuned to the natural world.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Definition of idiosyncrasy
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of separateness
Noun
  • Conceived as a symbol of light, optimism and individuality, the emblem has become a recurring signature across the house’s accessories.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 27 July 2026
  • Richardson has frequently spoken about inclusion, respect, and individuality, but there is no known statement specifically addressing male athletes competing in women’s events.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of individuality
Noun
  • Their individual choices were often suppressed to the demands of communal honor and state policy, revealing how women’s bodies and identities became contested territory during and after the partition.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026
  • For some coworkers, the ability to return to work sooner may in itself be therapeutic, offering structure, identity, purposeful distraction, and a community that knew them before the loss.
    — Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of identity

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“Uniqueness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uniqueness. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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