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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As Business of Fashion reports, Gen-Z in particular is rejecting mass-market trends in the pursuit of a true personal style, often favoring one of a kind, unique pieces.
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
The duo worked together for months to create something that was one of a kind and as equally jaw-dropping as Sabalenka's reputation on the court.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
And that's when Cerro went from weird to one of a kind.
—Tory Wegerski, CBS News, 16 May 2026
The opportunity to add value with a voice that was truly one of a kind was the key to our long-term success.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
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Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
The duo worked together for months to create something that was one of a kind and as equally jaw-dropping as Sabalenka's reputation on the court.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
And that's when Cerro went from weird to one of a kind.
—Tory Wegerski, CBS News, 16 May 2026
The opportunity to add value with a voice that was truly one of a kind was the key to our long-term success.
—Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 8 May 2026
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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 26 May. 2026.
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