one of a kind
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Former US President Bill Clinton, a Democrat, called Parton "one of a kind – a great songwriter and performer who told the stories of everyday Americans with honesty, humility, and heart".
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
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
He was a wonderful guy and definitely one of a kind.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
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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