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noun

Definition of onenext
as in dollar
a U.S. currency bill representing 100 cents I don't have any ones on me just now

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adjective

ˈwən How to pronounce one (audio)
1
as in only
being the one or ones of a class with no other members that's the one author I would stand in line for hours to get an autograph from

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2
as in certain
known but not named one person that I know said that it was the best movie he had ever seen

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Recent Examples of one
Noun
Finally, when there was no one left in the room, the official told her to approach the desk. — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026 The findings, which came from a survey of 10 current workers and 27 former ones who left recently, stated that the safety and mission assurance team had lost half its staff as of July 2026. — Eric Niiler, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2026
Adjective
Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan. — SI.com, 3 Aug. 2019 Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive. — Johannes Himmelreich, BostonGlobe.com, 30 Mar. 2018 See All Example Sentences for one
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one
  1. dollar
  2. only
  3. certain
  4. buck
  5. lone
  6. unnamed
  7. anonymous
Noun
  • That was billion-dollar grosser Barbie, which shot there during the pandemic, including in front of City Hall.
    — Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Now in Singapore, bus passengers could be fined hundreds of dollars for doing just that.
    — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of dollar
Adjective
  • Another day, another instance of Vicki saying something insane about a woman whose only crime was joining her show.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Apple’s notification-only feature and Google/Fitbit’s trend framing are already staking out the middle and outer lanes.
    — Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • Political opinions become more certain than the underlying beliefs.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • These second- and third-tier citizens can’t hold certain public offices, are sometimes banned from serving in the civil service entirely and have more difficulty securing other essential documents.
    — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of certain
Noun
  • The economic backdrop of higher inflation certainly favors Costco as shoppers seek the best bang for their buck.
    — Zev Fima, CNBC, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Indeed, few have lamented the exit of speculative collectors hoping to make a quick buck flipping artworks.
    — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of buck
Adjective
  • Each team's lone victory this season came in blowout fashion over West Georgia of the lower-tier Football Championship Subdivision.
    — Michael Harley, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Sutherland, who was the lone trustee to vote against the policy, opposes a blanket notification requirement, saying there may be circumstances in which disclosure could put a student at risk of harm or neglect.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of lone
Adjective
  • The unnamed man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot once in the torso on the city’s north side, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said at a news conference with the mayor and other city officials.
    — Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The unnamed analyst then used AI to help analyze and interpret that information.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of unnamed
Adjective
  • Unlike its restaurant reviewers, who are anonymous and work undercover, Michelin’s winery experts had to make appointments at each winery to evaluate several vintages of the wine as well as the vineyards and winemaking facilities.
    — Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Anyone with information is asked to call Fort Worth police at 817-392-4222 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 817-469-TIPS (8477).
    — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of anonymous

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“One.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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