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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
It is understood that the upcoming drop won’t be a one-off, but there will be an ongoing conversation between Bergelin and Costner, who repeatedly highlighted the authenticity of their relationship.
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
And, of course, many brands have gone on to host smaller one-off trips that include traditional influencers and content creators, beauty editors or both.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
There are plenty of directions the franchise could go, but a hesitancy to commit to anything more than one-off stories.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
The Bills often rely on some funky, one-off game plans in the playoffs, though, and a veteran such as White can shine in those moments.
—Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 19 Jan. 2026
And, of course, many brands have gone on to host smaller one-off trips that include traditional influencers and content creators, beauty editors or both.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 19 Jan. 2026
There are plenty of directions the franchise could go, but a hesitancy to commit to anything more than one-off stories.
—Richard Newby, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
The Bills often rely on some funky, one-off game plans in the playoffs, though, and a veteran such as White can shine in those moments.
—Derrik Klassen, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
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Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Dončić is the only other player in the NBA who's currently putting up similar numbers.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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The two richest resources for finding info about agents are Poets & Writers, a magazine and website, and the web-only database Publishers Marketplace.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The clatter of rising shutters echoed through the empty streets, the occasional rambler scurried past, along the walls, bundled tightly in his coat, women walked by with milk bottles tucked in shawls wrapped around their chests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Wind chills are expected to drop into the teens and single digits from Friday night into the middle of next week, with occasional readings below zero possible during the coldest periods.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Nowadays, Khloé Kardashian will only accept one very special boy in her bed.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The defensive coordinator, who has a special relationship with his longtime pupil, is happy to see Scott on the upswing.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Directed by Philip Barantini, the brilliant slow-burn investigative procedural — about the violent death of a 13-year-old girl in an English suburb — gained a global reputation for its moving acting performances and extraordinary approach to one-shot cinematography.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Jan. 2026
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The discretionary-spending policy appears to have been a one-shot deal, as similar payments were not extended in 2025.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 Jan. 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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Gold, sage and forest green tile flooring lined the area, leading into a room with a pool table and carpet, with a series of unique memorabilia on the walls.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Having the brewery, taproom and supply store under one roof is a unique aspect of the business.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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Travis Konecny scored the lone Philadelphia goal 55 seconds into the second period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Commissioner Ralph Rosado was the lone no-vote, questioning Reyes’ management experience and pointing to the absence of a national search.—
Tess Riski
January 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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