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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Kramer remains a master of her craft, capable of dreaming up realities that exist unto themselves and bringing along a cast who surrender themselves to her artistry.
—Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
The origins of the director’s cut are complex — a saga unto itself.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
Well' video For both O'Brien and Sweeney, getting to make this movie entirely on their terms was a creative reward unto itself.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Location For the moment, the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley is an island unto itself.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
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Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 8 Feb. 2025
The origins of the director’s cut are complex — a saga unto itself.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2025
Well' video For both O'Brien and Sweeney, getting to make this movie entirely on their terms was a creative reward unto itself.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Location For the moment, the Grand Hyatt Deer Valley is an island unto itself.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 27 Jan. 2025
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“Unto.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unto. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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unto
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un·to
ˌən-tə
ˈən-tü
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