1
as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
a comedian who brings a unique and twisted perspective to contemporary social issues
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2
as in unusual
being out of the ordinary
the restaurant, specializing in fusion cuisine, provides a truly unique dining experience for those who can afford it
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3
as in only
being the one or ones of a class with no other members
the Mapparium, a huge glass globe that visitors can walk through, is unique—there's not another one like it anywhere
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as in uncommon
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
a unique ability to add large sums in his head
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unique characteristics
distinctive characteristics
peculiar characteristics
specific characteristics
special characteristics
especial characteristics
a unique design
a distinct design
a distinctive design
an exclusive design
an unparalleled design
an unprecedented design
a unique perspective
a unique situation
an unusual situation
an uncommon situation
an unparalleled situation
an exceptional situation
an unprecedented situation
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Recent Examples of unique
Using disabled performer Jett Harris in place of Pistorius, the subtleties of his unique journey are brought to stunning, yet authentic realization.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
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Eternals
After exterminating the invasive Deviants, the Eternals, a group of ancient heroes with unique powers, separate for 500 years.
—Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Each one has something unique going for it and are destined to elicit praise at your next dinner party.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025
With Tatters on board, Rapyd Cloud was poised to deliver exceptional results with its unique performance stack.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 8 Mar. 2025
Watch Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings on Disney+
Eternals
After exterminating the invasive Deviants, the Eternals, a group of ancient heroes with unique powers, separate for 500 years.
—Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Each one has something unique going for it and are destined to elicit praise at your next dinner party.
—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025
With Tatters on board, Rapyd Cloud was poised to deliver exceptional results with its unique performance stack.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unique
Adjective
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Create Content That Showcases Your Expertise: Start writing about your industry on LinkedIn, Medium, or personal blogs.—
Maha Abouelenein,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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According to Windsor police, the man admitted to excavating abalone from rocks along the Mendocino County coast near the town of Elk for personal consumption.—
Suhauna Hussain,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2025
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Bringing such a case is highly unusual and winning a conviction would be difficult, according to current and former prosecutors.—
Glenn Thrush,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2025
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Local meteorologists noted that these events were highly unusual for the region, with historical data showing only sporadic snowfall over the past several decades.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The Rays aren’t definitively the only hold-up, though.—
Evan Drellich,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
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His only real competition for the honor is Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, but even then, Gilgeous-Alexander was a clear frontrunner at that point.—
Nick Crain,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Conflicting casualty figures are not uncommon in the immediate aftermath of attacks in Syria's 13-year conflict that has killed half a million people.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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Though reports of explosions at Iranian military sites are uncommon, past incidents have occurred.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Even Wells, one of the most extraordinary advocates of racial justice in American history, refrained from directly confronting white supremacists when her advocacy would mean more Black loss.—
Amy Gais / Made by History,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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To an extraordinary degree, his administration has already succeeded.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The special focused on Mal and King Ben (Mitchell Hope)’s nuptials.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
26 Feb. 2025
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The company will also sell special ticket packages that include admission to all three events, with On Location also selling VIP experiences.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Know your audience—What one person finds funny, another might not.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Not the most memorable, but Myers’s flail-laughing at his own insufferable jokes remains a pretty funny encapsulation of Musk’s self-satisfied riffing.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
9 Mar. 2025
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Art is subjective, but the outcome of awards aren’t, and the cognitive dissonance of those two elements can lead to a lot of backlash.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Does the actor looking older than her 21 years (a notion that is, of course, entirely subjective) infer some kind of moral failing?—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Unique.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unique. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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