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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The primary suite is one of a kind, featuring a spa-inspired bath, a free-standing soaking tub, a glass-enclosed shower, and a custom floating vanity, all accompanied by a terrace overlooking the garden.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
Their study suggests Mount Etna may have formed through a rare volcanic process unlike the one behind any other large volcano on Earth, making it potentially one of a kind.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 10, 2026
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
Her family said: "She was truly one of a kind and she will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know and love her."
From BBC ● May 27, 2026
The dusty wagon was lined with shelves full of curious boxes and jars of a kind found in old apothecary shops.
From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster
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