one of a kind
noun phrase
: a person or thing that is not like any other person or thing
I don't know how we'll ever replace Mary after she retires. She's really one of a kind.
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Christine Pride, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024
Everything about the day was one of a kind, including Daniel taking to the mic to sing to his bride.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
These groups aren’t one of a kind but part of a rising and welcome trend among millennial and Gen Z folks wanting to foster IRL connections in the digital age.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Shelby was truly one of a kind and will be missed dearly by everyone in the Cal Poly community.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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Christine Pride, SELF, 25 Sep. 2024
Everything about the day was one of a kind, including Daniel taking to the mic to sing to his bride.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 20 Sep. 2024
These groups aren’t one of a kind but part of a rising and welcome trend among millennial and Gen Z folks wanting to foster IRL connections in the digital age.
—L'oréal Blackett, refinery29.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Shelby was truly one of a kind and will be missed dearly by everyone in the Cal Poly community.
—Danielle Jennings, People.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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“One of a kind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one%20of%20a%20kind. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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