Synonyms for unique
yuˈnikunique

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1. uniqueadjective

   Synonyms:
   sui generis, singular, one of a kind

2. uniqueadjective

   Being the only one of its kind; unequaled, unparalleled or unmatched.

   Synonyms:
   singular, one of a kind, sui generis

3. uniqueadjective

   Of a feature, such that only one holder has it.

   Synonyms:
   sui generis, singular, one of a kind

4. uniqueadjective

   (disputed) Of a rare quality.

   Synonyms:
   singular, one of a kind, sui generis

5. uniqueadjective

   (disputed) Unusual.

   Synonyms:
   sui generis, singular, one of a kind

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:1.0 / 2 votes

1. unique

   Odd is unmated, as an odd shoe, and so uneven, as an odd number. Singular is alone of its kind; as, the singular number. What is singular is odd, but what is odd may not be singular; as, a drawerful of odd gloves. A strange thing is something hitherto unknown in fact or in cause. A singular coincidence is one the happening of which is unusual; a strange coincidence is one the cause of which is hard to explain. That which is peculiar belongs especially to a person as his own; as, Israel was called Jehovah's "peculiar people," i. e., especially chosen and cherished by him; in its ordinary use there is the implication that the thing peculiar to one is not common to the majority nor quite approved by them, though it may be shared by many; as, the Shakers are peculiar. Eccentric is off or aside from the center, and so off or aside from the ordinary and what is considered the normal course; as, genius is commonly eccentric. Eccentric is a higher and more respectful word than odd or queer. Erratic signifies wandering, a stronger and more censorious term than eccentric. Queer is transverse or oblique, aside from the common in a way that is comical or perhaps slightly ridiculous. Quaint denotes that which is pleasingly odd and fanciful, often with something of the antique; as, the quaint architecture of medieval towns. That which is funny is calculated to provoke laughter; that which is droll is more quietly amusing. That which is grotesque in the material sense is irregular or misshapen in form or outline or ill-proportioned so as to be somewhat ridiculous; the French bizarre is practically equivalent to grotesque.

   Synonyms:
   anomalous, bizarre, comical, crotchety, curious, droll, eccentric, erratic, extraordinary, fantastic, funny, grotesque, laughable, ludicrous, odd, peculiar, preposterous, quaint, queer, ridiculous, singular, strange, uncommon, unmatched, unusual, whimsical

   Antonyms:
   common, customary, familiar, natural, normal, ordinary, regular, usual

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:5.0 / 1 vote

1. unique

   Synonyms:
   sole, matchless, singular, rare, choice, uncommon

Princeton's WordNetRate these synonyms:3.3 / 4 votes

1. alone(p), unique, unequaled, unequalled, unparalleledadjective

   radically distinctive and without equal

   "he is alone in the field of microbiology"; "this theory is altogether alone in its penetration of the problem"; "Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint"; "craftsmen whose skill is unequaled"; "unparalleled athletic ability"; "a breakdown of law unparalleled in our history"

   Antonyms:
   multiple, general, usual, nonspecific, comparable

2. unique(p)adjective

   (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality

   "a species unique to Australia"

   Antonyms:
   multiple, usual, comparable, nonspecific, general

3. singular, uniqueadjective

   the single one of its kind

   "a singular example"; "the unique existing example of Donne's handwriting"; "a unique copy of an ancient manuscript"; "certain types of problems have unique solutions"

   Synonyms:
   curious, unequalled, singular, rum, odd, funny, unparalleled, rummy, remarkable, alone(p), unequaled, unique(p), peculiar

   Antonyms:
   nonspecific, multiple, usual, general, comparable

4. uniqueadjective

   highly unusual or rare but not the single instance

   "spoke with a unique accent"; "had unique ability in raising funds"; "a frankness unique in literature"; "a unique dining experience"

   Synonyms:
   singular, unparalleled, alone(p), unique(p), unequalled, unequaled

   Antonyms:
   nonspecific, multiple, general, usual, comparable

Editors ContributionRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. kh

   Submitted by kyleeholmes.30 on September 3, 2019  

2. nirali

   Submitted by rinat on August 11, 2019  

3. special

   she bought a unique bowl

   Submitted by Gshshsjs6262 on June 13, 2022  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:3.0 / 2 votes

1. uniqueadjective

   Synonyms:
   single (in kind or excellence), sole, unmatched, unexampled, singular, unequalled, uncommon, rare

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1. uniqueadjective

   Synonyms:
   unmatched, unexampled

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1. List of paraphrases for "unique":

   single, sole, exclusive, singular, exceptional, one-time, only, unparalleled, alfred, one-of-a-kind, one-off, distinctive, distinct, specific, farid, own, peculiar, particular, special, unprecedented, irreplaceable, fareed, uniqueness, unitary, unmatched, outstanding, once-in-a-lifetime, extraordinary, farida, unrepeatable, unrivaled

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1. List of known nicknames for "Unique":

   Zeb Bult

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How to use unique in a sentence?

1. John Ashcroft:

   Unique among the nations, America recognized the source of our character as being godly and eternal, not being civic and temporal. And because we have understood that our source is eternal, America has been different. We have no king but Jesus.

2. Fatima Kabbani:

   We love Dudu not only because he is the grandson of [Daoud] al-Kuwaiti, but because he has his own unique style, he is a singer and an artist, and art has nothing to do with politics.

3. Garcia Bernal:

   There's something very unique about this story that highlights the act of love that actually made them do this, and the people they left behind support them.

4. Caleb Williams:

   I know a lot of guys out here already, because I come out here and train all the time, a bunch of guys that were highly recruited athletes. But it is a pretty unique roster (at USC). We've got a lot of transfers, and that's pretty unique to USC's history. They've always been able to get whoever they wanted by recruitment, things like that.

5. Lyndall Hobbs:

   Michael had an appetite for life that was unmatched in my opinion, a unique man who put on hundreds of shows and truly was a theatrical pioneer.