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unique

/juːˈniːk/adjective2 syllables

Unique means: radically distinctive and without equal.

Synonyms for unique20

adjective, as in radically distinctive and without equal

alone, unequaled, unequalled, unparalleled, incomparable, uncomparable

adjective, as in the single one of its kind

adjective, as in (followed by ‘to’) applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality

adjective, as in highly unusual or rare but not the single instance

also used for unique

one of a kind, sui generis, one-off, azygous, matchless, nonpareil, only, peerless, unmatched, unrivalled

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What does unique mean?4

adjective

1

radically distinctive and without equal“he is alone in the field of microbiology”

2

the single one of its kind“a singular example”

3

(followed by ‘to’) applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality“a species unique to Australia”

4

highly unusual or rare but not the single instance“spoke with a unique accent”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with unique?33

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Unique in a sentence

  • The quaint little antique shop is full of unique trinkets, knick-knacks, and curios.swolesuki
  • In this book, you will find everything that makes this landscape unique.AlanF_US
  • Every person is unique, as their use of language reflects.DJ_Saidez
  • Every cat is unique, but some are more unique than others.shekitten
  • The longer the sentence, the more likely it is to be unique.xrchz
  • Beneath my exterior lies a wealth of talents, skills, and unique qualities.Nuel
  • The artisan has worked the wood with mastery, creating a unique and precious piece.Miktsoanit
  • The park featured several acer varieties, each unique in its color.Wassnen

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Forms of unique

as a adjective

comparative
uniquer
superlative
uniquest