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Definitions

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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An international team of scientists has uncovered new details about coral ecosystems, showing that each coral species hosts its own unique community of microbes.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

Often what happens is my Twitter feed will surface someone that possesses a unique quality.

From Slate • May 7, 2026

The home-listing site logged a profit of $46 million, but said traffic fell 3% to 220 million average monthly unique users.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Found in Argentina and Chile, the Andes strain is unique among hantaviruses in that it can be spread between humans and has a high fatality rate of about 35%.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

He and Jay had created something unique, something special.

From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis

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