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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Being a thoughtful American in 2026 has become an art form unto itself — a balancing act two-and-a-half centuries in the making.
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Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
An adventure from your good old days unto someone else’s older better good old days!
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Padgett Powell,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
For Wade, the key is to understand each creator as a mini media empire unto themselves.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Brett and Dawson are institutions unto themselves and vital parts of our sports culture — and overall history — among others such as Bobby Bell, Lamar Hunt, Ewing Kauffman, Willie Lanier, Buck O’Neil, Tom Watson and, most recently, Patrick Mahomes.
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Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
An adventure from your good old days unto someone else’s older better good old days!
—
Padgett Powell,
Harpers Magazine,
30 June 2026
For Wade, the key is to understand each creator as a mini media empire unto themselves.
—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
24 June 2026
Brett and Dawson are institutions unto themselves and vital parts of our sports culture — and overall history — among others such as Bobby Bell, Lamar Hunt, Ewing Kauffman, Willie Lanier, Buck O’Neil, Tom Watson and, most recently, Patrick Mahomes.
—
Kansas City Star,
24 June 2026
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“Unto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unto. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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unto
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ˈən-tü
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