We’re all unique beings, and yet saying unique feels underwhelming and generic to me. So here is a list of 99 Words to use instead of unique! It’s time for you can say what you really mean and connect from the heart with people instead of blending in with the crowd. First things first, I have a question for you.

1. By unique, do you really wish to convey that it is:

One of a kind?

Extraordinary?

Ingenious?

Well-suited?

Unconventional?

Take a breath and reflect on these options for a moment. Tune in to your own context and the precise feeling of what you wish to convey. Relying on our own clarity and not copy and paste culture is the first step to showing up with an authentic energy. People smell it a mile away. 🙂

Now, let’s get you upgraded to a better word! While you’re at it, maybe bookmark this blog post. So the next time you go to write about a special or unique thing…you employ the copywriting prowess of precise language.

Full confession, I had more than one hot chocolate and coffee combo fuel my brain power for this post, so I do hope it serves you! xx Emily Bauman

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If its ingenious, say: 

Promethean

Adroit

On the ball

Inspired

Masterly

Shrewd

Deviceful

Incredible

Beyond words

Ineffable 

Inexplicable 

Mind bending 

Reality-breaking 

Meteoric 

Unfathomable 

Outlandish 

Outstanding 

Unprecedented 

Unparalleled 

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If it’s well-suited, say: 

Fit

Consonant

Coherent

Congruent

In keeping

Complementary

Corresponding

Well-matched

Harmonious

Like-minded

Matching

Reciprocal

Becoming

In synch with

Attuned

En rapport

Agreeable

Fitting

In the groove

Apt

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If it’s exceptional, say: 

Dazzling 

Ravishing 

Resplendent 

Wonderful 

Awe inspiring 

Unconventional

Incomparable

Noteworthy

Phenomenal

Glorious

Tremendous

Enlivening

Fairytale-like

Fabled

Fantastical

Miraculous

Glorious

Majestic

Wondrous

Divine

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If it’s one of a kind, say: 

Unparalleled

Limited edition

Exclusive 

Remarkable

Uncommon

Exceptional

Prodigious 

Unequalled

Peerless

Curious 

Singular

Rare

Distinct

Outré

Nonpareil

In a league of its own

Groundbreaking

One and only

Second to none

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OK, Now back to the main event. How can we upgrade from the overused word unique?

If its unconventional, say:

Innovatory

Atypical

Anomalous

Peculiar 

Eccentric 

Divergent

Pioneering

Trailblazing

Offbeat

Novel

Preternatural

Unorthodox

Uncustomary

Without precedent

Quintessential

Idiosyncratic

Heteroclite (abnormal)

Blindsiding

Jaw-dropping

Thank you for being so thoughtful about your words. Words carry frequency and each word choice impacts the way our message lands in the hearts, minds and energy field of our listener.

It’s not about using the fanciest words.

It’s not about sounding like a walking thesaurus or English major (oops, that’s me!).

Over my 15 years as a writer for ministers, diplomats and while raising 50 million USD for global charities, I learned that it’s just about the precise word with the most aligned energy.

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