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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In the build-up to last weekend's game against DC United, Inter Miami manager Javier Mascherano described Messi as "one of a kind".
From BBC
When Redford died in September at 89, Streisand shared on Instagram that he was “one of a kind” and that she was “so grateful to have had the opportunity to work with him.”
From Los Angeles Times
But the chips make use of a kind of superfast memory that has limited capacity, meaning that lots of racks would be needed.
From MarketWatch
“Your name is … Herbert. No, no, you don’t look like a Herbert. Bertram? No, you don’t have the right aura for that. Ooh, tricky, tricky! Something unusual—one of a kind, I think. Zelgemeier? Woldenecht? Rolfando?”
From Literature
“Michael was one of a kind, truly singular. And his voice is too,” Felsenthal said.
From Los Angeles Times
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