of a kind
Idioms-
Of some sort, but not a typical or perfect specimen. For example, They have a backyard of a kind, but it's tiny . This usage was first recorded in 1895. For a synonym, see of sorts .
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one of a kind . A unique instance, as in There are no others like it; this hybrid daylily is one of a kind , or She's extremely generous, one of a kind . Also see two of a kind .
Example Sentences
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A roller coaster that when it was created in 2000 “demanded an all-new category just to classify its one of a kind nature,” giving rise to the “giga-coaster.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
It’s also such a perfect construction of a kind of “The law is me” regime.
From Slate • May 26, 2026
"Marcus was one of a kind with the kindest of hearts who would help anyone out he could," they said.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“Virtually nothing” for the latest project will be first of a kind, said Mike Laufer, CEO of Kairos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
He was of a kind Malcolm didn’t know, with a white body and wings and a black head.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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