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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After all, as the tribute decals said, Edwards was one of a kind.
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Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Something created specifically for her that is truly one of a kind.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
And obviously David and Chris are very unique — their chemistry is one of a kind.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Most owners would’ve moved on from Ballard by now, but Irsay is truly one of a kind and has stuck by Ballard.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Something created specifically for her that is truly one of a kind.
—Rima Suqi, Forbes.com, 12 Apr. 2025
And obviously David and Chris are very unique — their chemistry is one of a kind.
—Kate Hogan, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Most owners would’ve moved on from Ballard by now, but Irsay is truly one of a kind and has stuck by Ballard.
—James Boyd, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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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 22 Apr. 2025.
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