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Recent Examples of uniqueness
The San Diego Cactus and Succulent Society, an affiliate of the Cactus and Succulent Society of America, was founded in 1961 and is made up of hobbyists, researchers and enthusiasts who share a common interest and appreciation for the uniqueness and beauty of succulent plants.
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The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Jacob said the bridge is part of the community’s history and is important to preserve, drawing in tourists and bringing a charm and uniqueness to the village.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
After the day’s shoot, the actors discussed the uniqueness of their experience.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
In revisiting her decade-defining style, certain looks continue to rise to the surface, not for their drama, but for their discipline and uniqueness.
—Julia Rabinowitsch, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Instead, Yoshida suggests subtle additions, such as floral arrangements and pillows, to bring in that comfort element and uniqueness.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
For many buyers, vintage shopping delivers sustainability, quality, and uniqueness that big box goods can’t match.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Its uniqueness lies in having maintained uninterrupted family continuity and a recognizable aesthetic identity, even in times of profound historical change.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
Wildlife agencies say the boundary protects the wolves, maintains their genetic uniqueness and gives them a chance to breed in what officials consider to be the species’ historic range.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2026
Jacob said the bridge is part of the community’s history and is important to preserve, drawing in tourists and bringing a charm and uniqueness to the village.
—Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
After the day’s shoot, the actors discussed the uniqueness of their experience.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
In revisiting her decade-defining style, certain looks continue to rise to the surface, not for their drama, but for their discipline and uniqueness.
—Julia Rabinowitsch, Vogue, 29 Jan. 2026
Instead, Yoshida suggests subtle additions, such as floral arrangements and pillows, to bring in that comfort element and uniqueness.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
For many buyers, vintage shopping delivers sustainability, quality, and uniqueness that big box goods can’t match.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Its uniqueness lies in having maintained uninterrupted family continuity and a recognizable aesthetic identity, even in times of profound historical change.
—Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 25 Jan. 2026
Wildlife agencies say the boundary protects the wolves, maintains their genetic uniqueness and gives them a chance to breed in what officials consider to be the species’ historic range.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uniqueness
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In the immediate future, Murray said, the Post would concentrate on areas that demonstrate authority, distinctiveness and impact, and resonate with readers, including politics, national affairs and security.—
David Bauder,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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As to the non-final action, one problem for the A’s is that the marks fail to show enough distinctiveness.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Going to the Super Bowl is about participating in monoculture while simultaneously asserting your singularity.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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As that region collapsed, quantum effects prevented a final singularity, causing spacetime to rebound and expand again.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Jan. 2026
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Tracking the beginning of their secret relationship through Thorpe’s 1979 trial, A Very English Scandal is a stellar lesson in how to use the miniseries format to tease out the bizarre peculiarities of real-life drama.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Jan. 2026
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The peculiarity was simply too much to overlook.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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What’s stripped out at its core—and this is the deepest core of the contemplative traditions—is a non-dual realization of wisdom, an experience of oneness.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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Survivors who felt their suffering was shared reported a stronger sense of oneness, with those groups.—
Claire White,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2026
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But the measure of success for the second-year quarterback is simply getting more in tune with the idiosyncrasies of NFL life.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Several sources close to the players say Arbeloa understands the idiosyncrasies and dynamics of the dressing room and the club better than Alonso did.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Byrne is generous with his time and attention, but there’s also a Warholian air of mystery about him—a gentle impenetrability, a feeling of separateness.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Since becoming president of Taiwan, last May, Lai has asserted Taiwan’s separateness from the mainland and muted his predecessor’s efforts to reassure Beijing.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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One reason for the individuality of many dancers in the late 1950s and early ’60s, de Lavallade says, was the lack of large resident companies.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Its subtle character is intended to make the fragrance suitable for a range of environments while preserving a personal, close-to-the-skin quality that reflects the wearer’s individuality.—
Maria Williams,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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That begins with limiting visibility, then challenging language and identity, followed by removing symbols.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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The school’s superintendent, Ken Floyd, said the shooter had been identified, but the identity would not be released at this time, reported the Associated Press.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Uniqueness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uniqueness. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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