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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Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Dec. 2024
Horror, romance, and thrillers all get their due in the cultural canon, but the best revenge movies truly represent a genre unto themselves.
—Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
For unto you is born this day in the City of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Research synthesis is a field of study unto itself, and even excellent scientists may not write excellent literature reviews.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Unto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unto. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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unto
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un·to
ˌən-tə
ˈən-tü
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