How many variations of unique are there? Given the definition says "being the only one of its kind; unlike anything else," my expectation is none. There are no adjectives to the adjective. I just saw Bing use the phrase "most unique", so got to wondering how far down the evolutionary path we've gone with this word.
"Truly unique shows up in Collins Dictionary - "You use truly to emphasize that something has all the features or qualities of a particular thing, or is the case to the fullest possible extent.
This is a turn of phrase that is seen in newspaper reporting. All the examples come from news articles.
There are lots of occurrences of Truly Unique - Disc Golf, a Gift Shop, laser-engraving business, pasta, beauty boutique.
Unique is a synonym to distinctive, so could something be truly distinctive? Distinctive's definition -"clearly marking a person or a thing as different from others.
It turns out that there is no "truly distinctive" in Collins Dictionary. Instead, there is highly distinctive in Collins Dictionary. Again the examples cited come from news articles. And you can find the two used together - I guess it brings extra emphasis - "A unique and highly distinctive sofa."
How do you catch a unique rabbit? Unique up on it. How do you catch a tame one? Tame way. Unique up on it.
I met a girl named Unique today. She has a twin sister.
