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one and only

ADJECTIVE
one
Synonyms
STRONG
particular separate single singular sole solitary special specific
WEAK
alone definite different lone odd only peculiar precise uncommon unique
Antonyms
STRONG
combined common general indefinite mixed normal ordinary together unimportant united usual
WEAK
none
ADJECTIVE
only
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alone
WEAK
apart by oneself exclusive individual isolated lone matchless once in a lifetime one one-shot particular peerless single sole solitary solo unaccompanied unequaled unique unparalleled unrivaled
ADJECTIVE
sole
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exclusive lone remaining
STRONG
ace individual one particular separate single solitary solo
WEAK
onliest only only one unique unshared
Antonyms
STRONG
combined common general mixed ordinary together united
WEAK
shared
ADJECTIVE
unique
Synonyms
STRONGEST
different exclusive particular rare uncommon
WEAK
individual lone one onliest only separate single solitary solo sui generis unexampled
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common normal ordinary regular usual
WEAK
commonplace like similar standard trite
ADVERB
exclusively
Synonyms
STRONGEST
alone completely entirely only solely wholly
WEAK
but onliest singularly
Antonyms
STRONGEST
incompletely partially
WEAK
unlimited unrestricted
NOUN
beloved
Synonyms
STRONG
baby beau boyfriend darling dear dearest flame girlfriend heartthrob honey idol inamorato love lover pet steady sugar sweetheart treasure
WEAK
fiancé fiancée first and last love of my life number one numero uno object of affection significant other tootsie truelove
NOUN
darling
Synonyms
STRONG
angel baby beloved boyfriend dear dearest dearie flame friend girlfriend love lover pet sugar sweetie treasure truelove
WEAK
apple of one's eye dear one fair-haired boy heart's desire honeybunch light of my life precious
NOUN
sweetheart
Synonyms
STRONGEST
boyfriend companion darling girlfriend heartthrob lover
STRONG
admirer beau beloved dear flame honey inamorata inamorato love lovebird paramour pet steady suitor swain sweet treasure truelove valentine
WEAK
dear one significant other
Antonyms
STRONGEST
enemy foe
NOUN
sweetie
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sweetheart
STRONG
angel baby beloved boyfriend dear dearest dearie flame friend girlfriend honey love lover pet sugar sweet treasure truelove
WEAK
apple of one's eye dear one fair-haired boy heart's desire honeybunch light of my life light of one's life precious

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During an appearance at San Diego Comic-Con earlier this year, Reiner recalled how he had a feeling at the time that Misery might be the one and only thriller he would ever do.

From BBC

Desperate for money, she signed a contract attesting that she was “the one and only Tokyo Rose.”

From Los Angeles Times

“The truth is always best,” she concluded as she quickly assembled clean clothes for the children and brushed the dust off her one and only hat.

From Literature

This week, England will play their one and only warm-up match before the upcoming series, a three-dayer against England Lions in Perth.

From BBC

Are you prepared for your wife to be your one and only friend when you get there?

From MarketWatch

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.