one of a kind
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Shanice's family described her as "truly one of a kind" and said she had the "biggest heart and the kind of energy you could never forget".
From BBC • May 29, 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
He’s one of a kind as another basketball season begins next week.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2025
“She really is one of a kind like who else but Lana to do this type of random stunt and for it to make total sense?” read another comment.
From Salon • Aug. 11, 2025
Not just plain old Emma, but a girl who is totally one of a kind.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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