Synonyms for unique
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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

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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

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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

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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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1. Maurice Edu:

   The Glasgow rivalry is unique and can not be replicated and you will not see anything like that around the world, but the Sons of Ben also have a unique story in as much as they started before the Philadelphia Union team, they were the catalyst and reason why Philadelphia finally gained an MLS team.

2. Ralph Waldo Emerson:

   Insist on yourself never imitate... Every great man is unique.

3. Chris Cuomo:

   I can be objective about just about any topic, but not about my family. Those of you who watch this show get it. Like you, I bet, my family means everything to me. And I am fiercely loyal to them. I'm family first, job second, but being a journalist and a brother to a politician is unique and a unique challenge and I have a unique responsibility to balance those roles. It's not always easy. People can say and write what they want, but I want you to know the truth. How I helped my brother also matters. When my brother's situation became turbulent, being looped into calls with other friends of his and advisers that did include some of his staff, I understand why that was a problem for CNN. It will not happen again.

4. Daniel Lau:

   Exploring an abandoned building is something different. The Sathorn Unique Tower, being the tallest abandonment in the world makes The Sathorn Unique Tower even more remarkable.

5. Lewis Thomas:

   We pass the word around we ponder how the case is put by different people, we read the poetry we meditate over the literature we play the music we change our minds we reach an understanding. Society evolves this way, not by shouting each other down, but by the unique capacity of unique, individual human beings to comprehend each other.