Unicorn
noun
A mythical creature often shown in stories as a horse with a long, straight horn growing from its forehead.
In the story, the princess found a unicorn in the magical forest.
Often appears as...
- mythical unicorn
- unicorn horn
noun
In finance, a unicorn is a private company or startup tagged at over $1 billion.
Many tech startups dream of becoming a unicorn.
Often appears as...
- startup unicorn
- unicorn company
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Technical
noun
In computing, a unicorn is a piece of technology or software that is so unique or successful that it seems almost magical.
The new programming language was a unicorn in the tech industry.
Often appears as...
- tech unicorn
- unicorn software
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Technical
noun
A unicorn is often used to refer to something or someone that is unique or rare.
Her kindness in such selfish times was like sighting a unicorn.
Often appears as...
- rare as a unicorn
- unicorn sighting
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Idiomatic
noun
A mythical creature often shown in stories as a horse with a long, straight horn growing from its forehead.
In the story, the princess found a unicorn in the magical forest.
Often appears as...
- mythical unicorn
- unicorn horn
noun
In finance, a unicorn is a private company or startup tagged at over $1 billion.
Many tech startups dream of becoming a unicorn.
Often appears as...
- startup unicorn
- unicorn company
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
noun
In computing, a unicorn is a piece of technology or software that is so unique or successful that it seems almost magical.
The new programming language was a unicorn in the tech industry.
Often appears as...
- tech unicorn
- unicorn software
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A unicorn is often used to refer to something or someone that is unique or rare.
Her kindness in such selfish times was like sighting a unicorn.
Often appears as...
- rare as a unicorn
- unicorn sighting
Usage tips
Approving
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Unicorn originates from legends and fairy tales, symbolizing purity and grace.
The unicorn is often depicted alongside fairies and elves.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
Unicorn is a cultural symbol, and can represent magic, innocence, and fantasy.
The unicorn tapestry is rich with medieval symbolism.
Pro Tip 3/3Powerful Imagery
The image of a unicorn can evoke strong, fantastical imagery in stories and art.
The mural showed a unicorn amidst a glittering constellation.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Unicorn originates from legends and fairy tales, symbolizing purity and grace.
The unicorn is often depicted alongside fairies and elves.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
Unicorn is a cultural symbol, and can represent magic, innocence, and fantasy.
The unicorn tapestry is rich with medieval symbolism.
Pro Tip 3/3Powerful Imagery
The image of a unicorn can evoke strong, fantastical imagery in stories and art.
The mural showed a unicorn amidst a glittering constellation.
Pro Tip 1/3Mythical Origin
Unicorn originates from legends and fairy tales, symbolizing purity and grace.
The unicorn is often depicted alongside fairies and elves.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Symbol
Unicorn is a cultural symbol, and can represent magic, innocence, and fantasy.
The unicorn tapestry is rich with medieval symbolism.
Pro Tip 3/3Powerful Imagery
The image of a unicorn can evoke strong, fantastical imagery in stories and art.
The mural showed a unicorn amidst a glittering constellation.
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The happy secret to...
nothing in the world my sister would want more than not to be Amy the hurt five-year-old little sister but Amy the special unicorn of course this was an option that was open to her brain to no point in the past and you could see on my poor manipulated sister's face conflict as their little brain attempted to devote resources to feeling the pain and suffering surprise she just
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Storytellers Summit Day...
film I do and I think that to have tangible change you kind of have to be really really intentional about the process of creating impact you can't just create a provocative film and put it out into the universe and hope that you know magical unicorns will help deliver impact you have to be conscious
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What is your entrepreneur...
test and prove you wrong I am heart driven I'm smart sure but I'm guts trumpet and I also have luck well if you get that off your survey please come see me and bring your purple unicorn with you so which one are you I'm going to define each and think on a relative basis to your peers which of these
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How to get serious about...
was there's a lot of power in single-mindedness. Well, today, I'm an executive speechwriter for one of the biggest companies in the world. It's a profession that is 92 percent white and predominantly male, which makes me a little bit of a unicorn. But I'm a single-minded unicorn.
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Juan Enriquez: A...
the most successful businesses in this country, the unicorns, are built by people who came as foreign students or as immigrants, and they're the founders or the cofounders. Well, here's what's happened over the last three years to the best brains in the world.
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Safari Live - Day 134 PIPE...
has a little bit more she did get mated with to be able to say otherwise so really his national international unicorn day today can you believe it that's absolutely ridiculous you found this in father on unicorn day that's
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The Colorful,...
the flower bud mantis; the unicorn. But of course, rainforest isn't just a fantasy wonderland. "What if you are afraid of the dark?" you might be wondering. Well, the answer is the same among explorers. Out there,
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Narwhal Tooth PIPE Wild...
tusks was a prize with magical powers just like that of a unicorn okay in truth this tusks can't do real magic but if not magic then what does it do it's been a mystery through the ages some
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A Scottish Fly Moves In...
pampered sniveling little my little ponies every last one of them you show me a humble horse mate and i'll show you a unicorn they don't exist i mean we even bend down
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Why kids need to learn...
that they didn't want me to have a harder life. That's what we're up against. But in the face of all that, I choose joy. I choose rainbows and unicorns and glitter,
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The happy secret to...
nothing in the world my sister would want more than not to be Amy the hurt five-year-old little sister but Amy the special unicorn of course this was an option that was open to her brain to no point in the past and you could see on my poor manipulated sister's face conflict as their little brain attempted to devote resources to feeling the pain and suffering surprise she just
Video examples
Storytellers Summit Day...
film I do and I think that to have tangible change you kind of have to be really really intentional about the process of creating impact you can't just create a provocative film and put it out into the universe and hope that you know magical unicorns will help deliver impact you have to be conscious
Video examples
What is your entrepreneur...
test and prove you wrong I am heart driven I'm smart sure but I'm guts trumpet and I also have luck well if you get that off your survey please come see me and bring your purple unicorn with you so which one are you I'm going to define each and think on a relative basis to your peers which of these
Video examples
How to get serious about...
was there's a lot of power in single-mindedness. Well, today, I'm an executive speechwriter for one of the biggest companies in the world. It's a profession that is 92 percent white and predominantly male, which makes me a little bit of a unicorn. But I'm a single-minded unicorn.
Video examples
Juan Enriquez: A...
the most successful businesses in this country, the unicorns, are built by people who came as foreign students or as immigrants, and they're the founders or the cofounders. Well, here's what's happened over the last three years to the best brains in the world.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 134 PIPE...
has a little bit more she did get mated with to be able to say otherwise so really his national international unicorn day today can you believe it that's absolutely ridiculous you found this in father on unicorn day that's
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The Colorful,...
the flower bud mantis; the unicorn. But of course, rainforest isn't just a fantasy wonderland. "What if you are afraid of the dark?" you might be wondering. Well, the answer is the same among explorers. Out there,
Video examples
Narwhal Tooth PIPE Wild...
tusks was a prize with magical powers just like that of a unicorn okay in truth this tusks can't do real magic but if not magic then what does it do it's been a mystery through the ages some
Video examples
A Scottish Fly Moves In...
pampered sniveling little my little ponies every last one of them you show me a humble horse mate and i'll show you a unicorn they don't exist i mean we even bend down
Video examples
Why kids need to learn...
that they didn't want me to have a harder life. That's what we're up against. But in the face of all that, I choose joy. I choose rainbows and unicorns and glitter,
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John Battelle
American Businessman
The truth is, truly passionate media creators don't get into the media business to make huge gains from spectacular unicorn exits. When it happens, we certainly all cheer (and perhaps secretly hope it happens to us). But the fact is, we make media because we don't know what else to do with ourselves. It's how we're wired, so to speak.
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Ava DuVernay
American Director
Any film that you see that has any progressive spirits that is made by any people of color or a woman is a triumph in and of itself. Whether you agree with it or not. Something that comes with some point of view and some personal perspective from a woman or a person of color is a unicorn.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
Then, when I'm in these relationships with people who are also creative, or creative in their own way, what happens is the attraction is initially there and it's all unicorns and rainbows. And then they hate me.
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Carly Chaikin
American Actress
Playing a woman in the tech world never crossed my mind as a thing until people started bringing it up all time. People act like it's unicorns speaking English all of a sudden.
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Lisa Frank
American Businesswoman
At first, I didn't want to do unicorns. The artist in me said no. Then I thought, 'Wait a minute: this is commercial art. Let's do what's going to sell.
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Beth Macy
American Journalist
I'm a unicorn in the world of journalism; I've stayed in the same mid-sized city, and that staying has allowed me to write two deeply-reported books.
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Janet Varney
American Actress
I like to live in a world of unicorns and rainbows where I don't pay attention to anything unless it's positive.
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Ted Naifeh
American Writer
There's something about girls and unicorns that's deep and meaningful. Something about childhood.
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Aileen Lee
American Businesswoman
I work with tiny companies, so I don't really live in unicorn world, to be honest.
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Mark Manson
American Author
You can't have a pain-free life. It can't all be roses and unicorns.
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John Battelle
American Businessman
The truth is, truly passionate media creators don't get into the media business to make huge gains from spectacular unicorn exits. When it happens, we certainly all cheer (and perhaps secretly hope it happens to us). But the fact is, we make media because we don't know what else to do with ourselves. It's how we're wired, so to speak.
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Ava DuVernay
American Director
Any film that you see that has any progressive spirits that is made by any people of color or a woman is a triumph in and of itself. Whether you agree with it or not. Something that comes with some point of view and some personal perspective from a woman or a person of color is a unicorn.
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Lady Gaga
American Singer
Then, when I'm in these relationships with people who are also creative, or creative in their own way, what happens is the attraction is initially there and it's all unicorns and rainbows. And then they hate me.
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Carly Chaikin
American Actress
Playing a woman in the tech world never crossed my mind as a thing until people started bringing it up all time. People act like it's unicorns speaking English all of a sudden.
Quote examples
Lisa Frank
American Businesswoman
At first, I didn't want to do unicorns. The artist in me said no. Then I thought, 'Wait a minute: this is commercial art. Let's do what's going to sell.
Quote examples
Beth Macy
American Journalist
I'm a unicorn in the world of journalism; I've stayed in the same mid-sized city, and that staying has allowed me to write two deeply-reported books.
Quote examples
Janet Varney
American Actress
I like to live in a world of unicorns and rainbows where I don't pay attention to anything unless it's positive.
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Ted Naifeh
American Writer
There's something about girls and unicorns that's deep and meaningful. Something about childhood.
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Aileen Lee
American Businesswoman
I work with tiny companies, so I don't really live in unicorn world, to be honest.
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Mark Manson
American Author
You can't have a pain-free life. It can't all be roses and unicorns.
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