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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
Click here to see more images of the one-off Pagani Zonda Unica.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Looks can be deceptive though and this one-off project by Audi is a celebration one of the most important cars in the brand’s back catalog.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
This more random system could be good news for Chelsea supporters living overseas looking to attend a one-off match at Stamford Bridge, as well as for casual visitors.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Up until that point, the series could have easily belonged on USA Network or even on NBC proper, where the pilot is going to get primetime one-off airing next week.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
Looks can be deceptive though and this one-off project by Audi is a celebration one of the most important cars in the brand’s back catalog.
—New Atlas, 8 May 2026
This more random system could be good news for Chelsea supporters living overseas looking to attend a one-off match at Stamford Bridge, as well as for casual visitors.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Up until that point, the series could have easily belonged on USA Network or even on NBC proper, where the pilot is going to get primetime one-off airing next week.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
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Barring an Eric Swalwell-style blow-up, the top three — Becerra, Steyer and Hilton — are really the only true contenders.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Scheffler has struggled with opening rounds for most of the year since opening with a 63 in his season debut at The American Express, his only victory.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The concentrated schedule created a sense of occasion and urgency that is diluted when games are spread across Thursdays, occasional Wednesdays, Friday holidays, Saturday nights, Sunday mornings and multiple streaming-exclusive windows.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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This is a play that takes young people and their problems seriously, while incorporating occasional humor into the script and direction.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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Walking across shiny, immaculately clean floors into the still room, a tour leads visitors to a room with the immense structures the Bakers use to make their special brand of whiskey.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
17 May 2026
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The duo has been known to pull out all the stops for their kids’ special days.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
17 May 2026
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It has been translated into six languages and launched a spin-off series, Queen of Swords, as well as various one-shots.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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Many of those same students likely used AI to complete homework in minutes, write full essays in one-shot, or even navigate exams.—
JJ Jasser,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 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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Mental-health support is often discussed in broad terms, but meaningful progress happens when care is local, comprehensive and responsive to the unique needs of individuals and families.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Bohun Sandra’s thoughts and approach are so unique.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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Based on the Frederick Forsyth novel and the 1973 film adaptation from Universal, The Day of the Jackal follows an unrivaled and highly elusive lone assassin, the Jackal (Redmayne), who makes his living carrying out hits for the highest fee.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Detroit left the bases loaded in the fifth inning before later scoring its lone run in the eighth.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 May 2026
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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