unique

[yoo-neek] / yuˈnik /

ADJECTIVE

alone, singular

Synonyms

STRONGEST

different exclusive particular rare uncommon

WEAK

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

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common normal ordinary regular usual

WEAK

commonplace like similar standard trite

ADJECTIVE

one-of-a-kind; without equal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exceptional extraordinary rare singular special strange uncommon unparalleled unprecedented weird

WEAK

anomalous best far-out incomparable inimitable matchless most nonpareil novel only peerless primo something else standout unequaled unexampled unimaginable unmatched unparagoned unreal unrivaled utmost

Antonyms

STRONGEST

common commonplace familiar inferior normal ordinary regular unexceptional usual

WEAK

like similar standard trite

Example Sentences

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“While air quality concerns are not unique to JetBlue, we continue working to minimize these events,” an airline spokesman said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Or maybe recognizing that everyone has a unique story and putting yourself in his shoes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reiner was a unique blend of ace entertainer and director, playing to a personality type that comported with who he was when he wasn’t in front of or behind a camera.

From Salon

"The samples have proved to be an unexpected, unique and very exciting archive of DNA from wind-dispersed biological particles," says Nils Cronberg, a botany researcher at Lund University.

From Science Daily

This unique ability makes them extremely valuable for technologies such as efficient power transmission, energy storage, magnetic levitation systems, and quantum computers.

From Science Daily

unique

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