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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Colonial trading ships of the period were worlds unto themselves.
—Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
These famous flea markets are a village unto themselves, traced out by endless rows of stalls whose wares range from designer knockoffs (not least phony Jacquemus) to rarer vintage clothing and antiques.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
For my father, being Lebanese was a universe unto itself.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The Shinola Hotel’s Timeless Elegance The Shinola Hotel is a timepiece unto itself.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 4 Nov. 2024
These famous flea markets are a village unto themselves, traced out by endless rows of stalls whose wares range from designer knockoffs (not least phony Jacquemus) to rarer vintage clothing and antiques.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
For my father, being Lebanese was a universe unto itself.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The Shinola Hotel’s Timeless Elegance The Shinola Hotel is a timepiece unto itself.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Unto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unto. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.
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unto
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un·to
ˌən-tə
ˈən-tü
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