Unique
adjective
Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
Each person's fingerprints are unique to them.
Often appears as...
- unique opportunity
- unique experience
adjective
Particularly remarkable, special, or unusual.
You have a unique sense of humor.
Often appears as...
- unique talent
- unique perspective
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Approving
adjective
Being the most accurate representation of a specific thing, being the best example of a specific class or set.
This painting is said to be unique, the only one painted by the artist using this style.
Often appears as...
- unique representation
- unique example
adjective
Isolatable due to being the only case existing.
This is a unique situation. We have never had to deal with something like this before.
Often appears as...
- unique situation
- unique data set
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Technical
adjective
In computing, removes duplicate values in a specific column or variable.
In SQL, 'SELECT DISTINCT' operation provides unique output, meaning there are no duplicate rows in the output
Often appears as...
- unique values
- unique records
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Technical
adjective
Being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else.
Each person's fingerprints are unique to them.
Often appears as...
- unique opportunity
- unique experience
adjective
Particularly remarkable, special, or unusual.
You have a unique sense of humor.
Often appears as...
- unique talent
- unique perspective
Usage tips
Approving
adjective
Being the most accurate representation of a specific thing, being the best example of a specific class or set.
This painting is said to be unique, the only one painted by the artist using this style.
Often appears as...
- unique representation
- unique example
adjective
Isolatable due to being the only case existing.
This is a unique situation. We have never had to deal with something like this before.
Often appears as...
- unique situation
- unique data set
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
In computing, removes duplicate values in a specific column or variable.
In SQL, 'SELECT DISTINCT' operation provides unique output, meaning there are no duplicate rows in the output
Often appears as...
- unique values
- unique records
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Absolute Singularity
Use 'unique' to stress something's sole existence in its category, not just rarity.
The language has a unique writing system, not found elsewhere.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid 'Very Unique'
'Unique' implies 'one of a kind,' so intensifiers like 'very' are unnecessary.
Her voice is unique; no need to say 'very unique.'
Pro Tip 3/3No Comparisons
Don't compare by saying something is 'more unique' than another.
His solution is unique, not 'more unique' than hers.
Pro Tip 1/3Absolute Singularity
Use 'unique' to stress something's sole existence in its category, not just rarity.
The language has a unique writing system, not found elsewhere.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid 'Very Unique'
'Unique' implies 'one of a kind,' so intensifiers like 'very' are unnecessary.
Her voice is unique; no need to say 'very unique.'
Pro Tip 3/3No Comparisons
Don't compare by saying something is 'more unique' than another.
His solution is unique, not 'more unique' than hers.
Pro Tip 1/3Absolute Singularity
Use 'unique' to stress something's sole existence in its category, not just rarity.
The language has a unique writing system, not found elsewhere.
Pro Tip 2/3Avoid 'Very Unique'
'Unique' implies 'one of a kind,' so intensifiers like 'very' are unnecessary.
Her voice is unique; no need to say 'very unique.'
Pro Tip 3/3No Comparisons
Don't compare by saying something is 'more unique' than another.
His solution is unique, not 'more unique' than hers.
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British Columbia's Fall...
When you look how over this lake, and almost every winery has a beautiful outlook, I think that's what attracts people to come here. There's something unique happening here. We've met so many passionate wine makers. They've immersed us in the process. They've left us with this feeling
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The world’s most...
Some are borrowed from other scripts, but many are unique. The taller letters have been named gallows characters. The manuscript is highly decorated throughout with scroll-like embellishments. It appears to be written by two or more hands, with the painting done by yet another party.
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Why do we hiccup? - John...
Their explanation for this involves the uniquely mammalian activity of nursing. The ancient hiccup reflex may have been adapted by mammals to help remove air from the stomach as a sort of glorified burp. The sudden expansion of the diaphragm would raise air from the stomach,
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Adam Garone: Healthier...
essentially the same topic. So now we're funding them to the tune of about five or six million dollars to collaborate and bringing them together, and that's a unique thing in the cancer world, and we know, through that collaboration, it will accelerate outcomes.
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The three different ways...
That's because they share the defining characteristics of mammalia and are evolutionarily linked to the rest of the class. Whether placental, marsupial, or monotreme, each of these creatures and its unique birthing methods, however bizarre,
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The science of milk -...
to help their young survive the harsh, freezing climate. So how is milk made? In the uniquely mammalian process of lactation, a special class of milk-secreting cells known as mammocytes line up in a single layer around pear-shaped alveoli.
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At what moment are you...
One ancient theory was an idea called vitalism, which claimed that living things were unique because they were filled with a special substance, or energy, that was the essence of life. Whether it was called qi, lifeblood, or humors,
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The unexpected math...
one of the most supremely difficult concepts nature has ever brought before mankind, and to unite his unique mind's eye with the deepest mysteries of movement, fluid and light.
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What Lurks in the...
the deep sea bed may at first appear lifeless but it's home to a unique cast of mud
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Tap-dancing: A talk and...
tap-dancing one of America's unique contributions to the world of percussive
Video examples
British Columbia's Fall...
When you look how over this lake, and almost every winery has a beautiful outlook, I think that's what attracts people to come here. There's something unique happening here. We've met so many passionate wine makers. They've immersed us in the process. They've left us with this feeling
Video examples
The world’s most...
Some are borrowed from other scripts, but many are unique. The taller letters have been named gallows characters. The manuscript is highly decorated throughout with scroll-like embellishments. It appears to be written by two or more hands, with the painting done by yet another party.
Video examples
Why do we hiccup? - John...
Their explanation for this involves the uniquely mammalian activity of nursing. The ancient hiccup reflex may have been adapted by mammals to help remove air from the stomach as a sort of glorified burp. The sudden expansion of the diaphragm would raise air from the stomach,
Video examples
Adam Garone: Healthier...
essentially the same topic. So now we're funding them to the tune of about five or six million dollars to collaborate and bringing them together, and that's a unique thing in the cancer world, and we know, through that collaboration, it will accelerate outcomes.
Video examples
The three different ways...
That's because they share the defining characteristics of mammalia and are evolutionarily linked to the rest of the class. Whether placental, marsupial, or monotreme, each of these creatures and its unique birthing methods, however bizarre,
Video examples
The science of milk -...
to help their young survive the harsh, freezing climate. So how is milk made? In the uniquely mammalian process of lactation, a special class of milk-secreting cells known as mammocytes line up in a single layer around pear-shaped alveoli.
Video examples
At what moment are you...
One ancient theory was an idea called vitalism, which claimed that living things were unique because they were filled with a special substance, or energy, that was the essence of life. Whether it was called qi, lifeblood, or humors,
Video examples
The unexpected math...
one of the most supremely difficult concepts nature has ever brought before mankind, and to unite his unique mind's eye with the deepest mysteries of movement, fluid and light.
Video examples
What Lurks in the...
the deep sea bed may at first appear lifeless but it's home to a unique cast of mud
Video examples
Tap-dancing: A talk and...
tap-dancing one of America's unique contributions to the world of percussive
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
I specifically did not read other First Ladies' books, because I didn't want to be influenced by how they defined the role. I knew that I would have to find this role - very uniquely and specifically to me and who I was.
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Billy Graham
American Clergyman
The men who followed Him were unique in their generation. They turned the world upside down because their hearts had been turned right side up. The world has never been the same.
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W. H. Auden
English Poet
In a world of prayer, we are all equal in the sense that each of us is a unique person, with a unique perspective on the world, a member of a class of one.
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Winston Churchill
British Statesman
The British nation is unique in this respect. They are the only people who like to be told how bad things are, who like to be told the worst.
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Michael Schumacher
German Celebrity
I have been a huge fan of America, as I find their way of life there is pretty unique, and I have enjoyed a lot of good times over there.
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A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
While children are struggling to be unique, the world around them is trying all means to make them look like everybody else.
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Lyndon B. Johnson
American President
It may be, it just may be, that life as we know it with its humanity is more unique than many have thought.
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Robert Trujillo
American Musician
There's a lot of personality in Lars's drumming. That's what makes it unique.
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Hideo Kojima
Japanese Designer
What I'm really trying to do is create unique characters.
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Kate McKinnon
American Actress
I just like playing unique characters that I love.
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Michelle Obama
American First Lady
I specifically did not read other First Ladies' books, because I didn't want to be influenced by how they defined the role. I knew that I would have to find this role - very uniquely and specifically to me and who I was.
Quote examples
Billy Graham
American Clergyman
The men who followed Him were unique in their generation. They turned the world upside down because their hearts had been turned right side up. The world has never been the same.
Quote examples
W. H. Auden
English Poet
In a world of prayer, we are all equal in the sense that each of us is a unique person, with a unique perspective on the world, a member of a class of one.
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Winston Churchill
British Statesman
The British nation is unique in this respect. They are the only people who like to be told how bad things are, who like to be told the worst.
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Michael Schumacher
German Celebrity
I have been a huge fan of America, as I find their way of life there is pretty unique, and I have enjoyed a lot of good times over there.
Quote examples
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Indian Statesman
While children are struggling to be unique, the world around them is trying all means to make them look like everybody else.
Quote examples
Lyndon B. Johnson
American President
It may be, it just may be, that life as we know it with its humanity is more unique than many have thought.
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Robert Trujillo
American Musician
There's a lot of personality in Lars's drumming. That's what makes it unique.
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Hideo Kojima
Japanese Designer
What I'm really trying to do is create unique characters.
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Kate McKinnon
American Actress
I just like playing unique characters that I love.
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