unto
preposition
un·to
ˈən-(ˌ)tü 
1
: to
2
—used as a function word to indicate reference or concern
they became a world unto themselves—
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David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The Shinola Hotel’s Timeless Elegance The Shinola Hotel is a timepiece unto itself.
—Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
The range of performances suggests a kind of art form unto itself.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Nov. 2024
This October, the most striking art on view is the building, which is something to behold unto itself.
—Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Unto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unto. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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unto
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ˈən-tü
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