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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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Following a similar format to Harry Styles' comeback special on Netflix last week, this one-off concert will be also be available on streaming giant, documenting their first gig in three years.
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Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
Rather than chasing social media trends or one-off relationships, the actress is following something more internal and intuitive to the same level of prestige.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
First, move from one-off data requests to structured supplier enablement.
—Akhil Sivanandan, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
The implications for a one-off refund check hitting bank accounts across the state is positive.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
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Glamour, 21 Mar. 2026
Rather than chasing social media trends or one-off relationships, the actress is following something more internal and intuitive to the same level of prestige.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026
First, move from one-off data requests to structured supplier enablement.
—Akhil Sivanandan, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
The implications for a one-off refund check hitting bank accounts across the state is positive.
—Paul Flahive, Austin American Statesman, 16 Mar. 2026
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 23 Mar. 2026.
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