unto
preposition
un·to
ˈən-(ˌ)tü 
1
: to
2
—used as a function word to indicate reference or concern
they became a world unto themselves—
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These three are, to me, among the most exemplary in New York, serving as brilliant finishes to any meal—or, as summer really kicks into swing, as mini-meals unto themselves, eaten on their own, at the bar.
—Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
But the former North Bay Village manager has the backing of Carollo, a Miami politician considered an establishment unto himself.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Urban Grom riding groups are popular, and customizing Groms is an industry unto itself, as evidenced by the numerous custom Groms on display at the most recent edition of the popular One Motorcycle Show in Portland.
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Anyone who’s taken a bite of a Levain cookie knows each one is a dessert event unto itself.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
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Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
But the former North Bay Village manager has the backing of Carollo, a Miami politician considered an establishment unto himself.
—Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Urban Grom riding groups are popular, and customizing Groms is an industry unto itself, as evidenced by the numerous custom Groms on display at the most recent edition of the popular One Motorcycle Show in Portland.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2025
Anyone who’s taken a bite of a Levain cookie knows each one is a dessert event unto itself.
—Gretta Monahan, Boston Herald, 29 May 2025
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“Unto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unto. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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unto
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