one of the only

idiom

: one of very few : one in a small class or category

That was one of the only times I ever saw my father cry.

This is one of the only places in the world where the plant is found.

Examples of one of the only in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So Far Timbaland is one of the only big names in music to acknowledge using, let alone advocate, generative AI tools. —Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025

Before the onset of high-speed internet connections, couch co-op, in which multiple players share a screen, was one of the only ways to game together. —Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025

While tariffs are anathema to plenty of Republicans who preach the gospel of unfettered markets, Paul is one of the only members of Congress currently speaking out against them. —Eric Cortellessa, TIME, 18 Mar. 2025

Zoom out: Tesla was an EV first-mover and one of the only automakers selling both luxury and affordable electric options. —Alan Neuhauser, Axios, 27 Feb. 2025

Rhymes for one of the only

• lonely