Definitions

one-of-a-kind

ADJECTIVE

unique example

Synonyms

STRONGEST

distinctive

WEAK

in a class by itself rare special unequaled unique unparalleled unprecedented unrivaled

Antonyms

WEAK

common similar

ADJECTIVE

unique

Synonyms

WEAK

original rare

Antonyms

WEAK

common similar

one of a kind

ADJECTIVE

out of the ordinary

Synonyms

WEAK

bizarre exceptional incredible notable odd off the beaten track offbeat out of this world special strange uncommon unheard of unique unusual wonderful

NOUN

rarity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

curiosity novelty

STRONG

curio objet d'art

WEAK

exoticism marvel rara avis rare bird wonder

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Tech companies’ plans to spend hundreds of billions of dollars on AI infrastructure depend on a one-of-a-kind Dutch equipment maker most Americans have never heard of.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

Prince had a one-of-a-kind life that could only have happened when and where it happened.

From Salon • Apr. 21, 2026

"Janelia had a one-of-a-kind setup that let us test and confirm what we were seeing."

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

“It is a one-of-a-kind, highly productive asset with deep roots in the region. ”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

I think of myself standing there in the gallery, surrounded by one-of-a-kind boutique wear and real pearls, widow-colored and linty where the Scotch tape has missed.

From "Cat's Eye" by Margaret Atwood

one-of-a-kind

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