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
Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
This was the second-to-last Delta IV Heavy launch with the final one expected in 2024.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2025
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
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Noun
After all, no one likes to feel rushed or on the spot.
—Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
This was the second-to-last Delta IV Heavy launch with the final one expected in 2024.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one
Noun
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In response, its members pledged hundreds of billions of dollars in additional defense spending and deployed tens of thousands of troops to what the alliance calls its eastern flank—countries near Russia’s borders.—
Joshua Yaffa,
New Yorker,
23 June 2025
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With this increase, the average home or business owner will see utility bills go up by, at a minimum, hundreds of dollars annually.—
Susan Tanski,
Sun Sentinel,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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For now, Denver, Broomfield, Pitkin and Weld counties are the only Colorado counties — out of 64 — with home-rule authority.—
John Aguilar,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
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Edgecombe, 19, averaged 15 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists for Baylor in his only collegiate season.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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On certain days of the year, near the Qorikancha, a bank with a door made up of golden plaques reflects the early-morning sun.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
21 June 2025
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At the same time, the Trump administration is slashing spending and jobs, with ripple effects reaching contractors and even certain real estate markets.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
21 June 2025
Noun
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The team so far hasn’t gotten much bang for its buck.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
20 June 2025
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Nintendo would charge you, like, five bucks for the privilege of playing Galaga.—
Luke Winkie,
Vulture,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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The Saudis have also won their lone Gold Cup match so far, so this is for top spot in the group.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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The lone returnee who played regularly for last season’s NCAA Tournament team is junior guard Aidan Burke.—
Ivan Carter,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Politics and presidents go unnamed, but the show is brilliantly wrapped in red, white, blue and a whole lot of symbolism.—
Megan Thomas,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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Bill Dwyer and a group of other unnamed hikers found Sands in a flat area of Mount Baldy known as Goode Canyon.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
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Alas, heat waves will likely remain anonymous for most of us for a good while longer, if not forever.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
24 June 2025
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“One.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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