very unique vs unique :

very unique or unique

“Unique” singles out one of a kind. That “un” at the beginning is a form of “one.” A thing is unique (the only one of its kind) or it is not. Something may be almost unique (there are very few like it), but nothing is “very unique.”

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Definitions
  unique
  • s  radically distinctive and without equal
    Bach was unique in his handling of counterpoint
  • s  (followed by `to') applying exclusively to a given category or condition or locality
    a species unique to Australia
  • s  the single one of its kind
    the unique existing example of Donne's handwriting
    a unique copy of an ancient manuscript
    certain types of problems have unique solutions
  • s  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
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  • Unique Inspirations: Bear Givers holds Art Show benefit at Midday Gallery in Englewood
    Bear Givers partnered with SINAI Schools to present Unique Inspirations, a student art show and auction, last night at Midday Gallery in Englewood.
    June 19, 2013 - The Record
  • Unique Homes Magazine Wins National Journalism Award
    PRINCETON, N.J., June 17, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --  Unique Homes Magazine , the multi-media authority on luxury real estate, today announced that it has received top news reporting honors from the National ...
    June 17, 2013 - PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance
  • Belle of Louisville used for unique emergency training experience
    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- A unique boat training took place on the river. The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA) trained 120 area responders on a new standardized response protocol for water-based emergencies. The Belle of Louisville was used as a prop for smaller boats to come up alongside it to pretend to rescue hostages on-board. WHAS11's Brittany Gonzalez had ...
    June 17, 2013 - WHAS TV11 Louisville