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as in only
being the one or ones of a class with no other members
an actress who commissioned a one-off dress from the designer for the Oscars
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as in occasional
happening only once
the tour is a one-off event to commemorate the band's 20th anniversary
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Recent Examples of one-off
On December 9, 2009, Alistair Darling, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced a fifty-per-cent, one-off tax on bankers’ bonuses.
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
While one-off evenings out may not require gratuity, UrbanSitter told Nexstar in an email that when tips are given, the average amount is 20%.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2026
In reality, eclipses are neither random nor one-off events.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Scammers circling like sharks Williams’ story isn’t a one-off.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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John Cassidy, New Yorker, 16 Feb. 2026
While one-off evenings out may not require gratuity, UrbanSitter told Nexstar in an email that when tips are given, the average amount is 20%.
—Jeremy Tanner, The Hill, 14 Feb. 2026
In reality, eclipses are neither random nor one-off events.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Scammers circling like sharks Williams’ story isn’t a one-off.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
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Over the next month, in the only weekend games United will play until Leeds United visit on April 11, Palace and Villa both go to Old Trafford on Sundays after European ties on the Thursdays.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The strait is the only way to ship crude from oil-rich Persian Gulf countries to the rest of the world.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Senior royals, usually greeted by cheering crowds, have in recent years faced occasional heckles from members of the public relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
19 Feb. 2026
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Yes, Florida comes with the occasional hurricane, but the tradeoff is daily sunshine, endless outdoor activities, cultural experiences, and the chance to wake up somewhere that feels like a permanent vacation.—
Carrie Honaker,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
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The spa also includes hairdressing and nail care services, with special treatments for brides.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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These special beings unite to try and discover their true evolutionary purpose while being watched and hunted by a dark group called the Whispers.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Unfolding in real time, using uninterrupted one-shot takes to mirror the urgency of a breaking story, the film is set over the course of a single morning in November 1949, inside the bustling New York headquarters of the respected Verity Press.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2026
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This one-shot marks the character's first appearance in the ongoing comics since the conclusion of the Lost Years arc back in 2023.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Feb. 2026
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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,
SI.com,
3 Aug. 2019
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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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The spa The spa at Joia Aruba features a hydrotherapy area, a steam room, and seven treatment rooms designed to offer unique sensory experiences.—
José Cantillo Ferrer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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The organization features a unique ownership mode that included a 2023 community investment campaign where local fans bought a stake in the clubs for anywhere from $100 to $25,000.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
14 Feb. 2026
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Vedam’s supporters believe investigators fixated on him as the lone suspect at the expense of other legitimate leads, arguing that his ethnicity played a role in how authorities homed in on him in the early days of the case and at trial.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Barnes’ goal was her first point of the tournament, leaving seventh defender Rory Guilday as the lone American skater to not yet register a point through six games.—
John Wawrow,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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