very unique
Absolutely without comparison
Very unique is a common intensifier phrase that bothers language purists, who argue that unique means "one of a kind" and therefore can't be modified by degree.
But in everyday speech, very unique simply emphasizes remarkable distinctiveness: Her voice is very unique.
The logical objection has merit, yet the phrase persists because speakers feel some things are more singular than others.
- one-of-a-kindHaving no equivalent
- one in a millionExtraordinarily rare or special
- rareSeldom found or seen
- distinctiveReadily identifiable, set apart
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
singular · unprecedented · original · irreplaceable · extraordinary · peculiar · remarkable · uncommon · special · novel · unparalleled · incomparable · quirky · exotic · standout · oddity · gem · hidden gem
- Redundanciestautology, pleonasm, redundancy, redundant phrase, added bonus
- grammar debatesirregardless, ain't, split infinitive, singular they, could of
very uniquestandard
Level of quality accepted
typical · conventional · run-of-the-mill · cookie-cutter · commonplace
very uniquecommon
Widespread and unremarkable
commonplace · ubiquitous · ordinary · typical · dime a dozen
very uniqueunremarkable
Not worthy of comment
nondescript · unexceptional · mundane · undistinguished · pedestrian
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