Uniquely

/juːˈniːk.li/

Synonyms for "uniquely" (18 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (4)

Strong matches (5)

Adverb(1 words)
Noun(1 words)
most singleton

Related words (9)

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: distinctively, distinctly, especially, exclusively, incomparably.
  • Sentence evidence is available for uniquely, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet.

Synonym selection checklist

  • Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
  • Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
  • Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "uniquely".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "uniquely"

Keep "uniquely" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.

If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.

Replacement workflow

1. Preserve meaning

Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "uniquely" intact in the sentence you are editing.

2. Tune tone

Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.

3. Re-read context

Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.

Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.

Final fit check

After choosing a replacement for "uniquely", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.

If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "uniquely" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

5 relation types

More general

2 entries
adverbmanner adverb

More specific

9 entries
case specificcontextually limiteddiagnostically uniquedistinctivelypathway determiningpeculiarlyphenomenally distinctivesingularlysituationally confined

Collocations

6 entries
uniquely characterizeduniquely contributeduniquely determineduniquely identifiableuniquely positioneduniquely suited

Inflections

2 entries
more uniquelymost uniquely

Derivations

2 entries

Sample sentences

14 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The widespread application of administrative guidance is considered to be a uniquely Japanese practice in which bureaucrats exert authority, without any legal backing, telling the private sector what to do and what not to do.

Source: tatoeba (241132)

There's something uniquely interesting about Buddhism and mathematics, particularly about quantum physics, and where they meet. That has fascinated us for a long time.

Source: tatoeba (3478878)

You are uniquely talented; it's a shame you haven't learned more.

Source: tatoeba (5310557)

The positions of eminence and authority in Congress are allotted in accordance with length of service, regardless of quality. Superficial observers have long criticized the United States for making a fetish of youth. This is unfair. Uniquely among modern organs of public and private administration, its national legislature rewards senility.

Source: tatoeba (6287156)

Showing 4 of 14 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "uniquely"?

Closest matches include distinctively, distinctly, especially, exclusively, incomparably.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "uniquely"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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