Definitions

sui generis

[soo-i ge-ne-ris, soo-ahy jen-er-is, soo-ee] / ˈsʊ ɪ ˈgɛ nɛ rɪs, ˈsu aɪ ˈdʒɛn ər ɪs, ˈsu i /

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unique adj.
unprecedented adj.

ADJECTIVE

unique

Synonyms

STRONGEST

different exclusive particular rare uncommon

WEAK

individual lone one one and only onliest only separate single solitary solo unexampled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common normal ordinary regular usual

WEAK

commonplace like similar standard trite

ADJECTIVE

unprecedented

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bizarre extraordinary fantastic miraculous new remarkable singular uncommon unheard-of unique unparalleled unrivaled unusual

WEAK

aberrant abnormal anomalous eccentric exotic freakish idiosyncratic marvelous modern newfangled novel odd out-of-the-way outlandish outre outré preternatural prodigious signal unexampled

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad common commonplace customary familiar normal ordinary poor regular standard usual

WEAK

known unexceptional unremarkable

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sui generis

But a long weekend in New York or Los Angeles will unfold global cities you expect to be sui generis.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026

This is also something that has brought us together, for good or for bad, and that has a governance which has been almost sui generis and which is working.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 21, 2026

To them, even after eight years of experience, the president is some type of sui generis figure, an aberration in American politics and culture.

From Salon ● Aug. 30, 2025

Although there are original screenwriters aplenty in Hollywood, it’s hard to imagine anyone more truly sui generis than Charlie Kaufman.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 21, 2025

Melinda is sui generis, and so generous too. vichyssoise.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner

sui generis

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