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: limited to a single time, occasion, or instance : one-shot
one-off gigs
a one-off payment
one-off
noun
Examples of one-off in a Sentence
an actress who commissioned a one-off dress from the designer for the Oscars
the tour is a one-off event to commemorate the band's 20th anniversary
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What was striking about the case was that KJ’s treatment had been developed by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania on a one-off basis.
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For example, many humanoids can now perform cartwheels or other impressive feats of acrobatics, but these may be one-off stunts rather than samples of a larger repertoire.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
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Richard Edwards, Space.com, 31 Dec. 2025
Aptly titled Ultimate Collector Watches, the two tomes spotlight 100 of the most incredible timepieces ever made and provide a comprehensive historical overview of haute horlogerie, from the very first pocket watches to the latest and greatest one-offs.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2025
What was striking about the case was that KJ’s treatment had been developed by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania on a one-off basis.
—Matthew Herper, STAT, 31 Dec. 2025
For example, many humanoids can now perform cartwheels or other impressive feats of acrobatics, but these may be one-off stunts rather than samples of a larger repertoire.
—James Vincent, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for one-off
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-off. Accessed 5 Jan. 2026.
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