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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"It speaks about the wider processes of the Home Office, the culture, the process management, the ability of senior leadership to get a grip," he said, adding he was tired of "a kind of shrug of the shoulders and the phrase 'lessons will be learned'.".
From BBC
He was a great lad as well as a wonderful talent, and one of a kind in many ways!
From BBC
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
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