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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The boat ride was a pleasure unto itself, with rum punch on board.
—Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
Much more could be said about the actual and pending policy initiatives of the new administration, but sufficient unto the week is the evil thereof.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025
The once relatively sleepy city, long overshadowed by its neighbor Como, has now woken up—and established itself as a destination unto itself.
—Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Kramer remains a master of her craft, capable of dreaming up realities that exist unto themselves and bringing along a cast who surrender themselves to her artistry.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
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Rachel Fletcher, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2025
Much more could be said about the actual and pending policy initiatives of the new administration, but sufficient unto the week is the evil thereof.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 16 Feb. 2025
The once relatively sleepy city, long overshadowed by its neighbor Como, has now woken up—and established itself as a destination unto itself.
—Madeline Weinfield, Vogue, 21 Jan. 2025
Kramer remains a master of her craft, capable of dreaming up realities that exist unto themselves and bringing along a cast who surrender themselves to her artistry.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unto
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“Unto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unto. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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