one-off

adjective

ˌwən-ˈȯf How to pronounce one-off (audio)
Definition of one-offnext
1
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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2
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 According to a report from OPA (Observatori de la Producció Audiovisual), 67 Catalan series were produced between 2024-2026 – most of them one-off dramas. — Annika Pham, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026 The German sports car maker thinks more bespoke models and one-offs may be one of the quickest ways to improve its fortunes, according to Automotive News. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 26 Oct. 2026 Donors are invited to help set priorities from the outset rather than respond to one-off funding requests. — Lara Murray-Sterzel, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2026 Moving from one-off vehicles to a run of 25 is a significant learning curve for any company. — New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-off
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
  1. only
  2. occasional
  3. special
  4. one-shot
  5. one
  6. unique
  7. lone
Adjective
  • Family villas add room to spread out, and the kids’ pool is thoughtfully zoned away from the adults-only areas.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Five forces, no clear strategy The legal framework is not the only concern about Bukele’s strategy.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • The New Braunfels, Texas, resident kept a frenetic touring schedule, headlining major Texas venues and mid-sized dance halls around the country, with occasional arena or amphitheater stops opening for Koe Wetzel thrown in.
    — Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2026
  • That could make removing space junk a routine service rather than an occasional experiment.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of occasional
Adjective
  • For something a bit more special, the hotel can arrange a sailing trip with a menu from the Janeiro Restaurant.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Grammy Award-winning artist Brandy, Emmy Award-winning writer-producer-actor Lena Waithe and Allen Media Group founder Byron Allen are three of the six special honorees who will be celebrated during the 2026 Ebony Power 100 Gala.
    — Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of special
Adjective
  • The South Korean player made 15 consecutive pars before dropping a crucial shot at the par-4 16th which handed back Yoshida’s one-shot advantage.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
  • In recent months, engineers working on the DAVINCI mission completed experiments showing how the Venus probe’s cameras and instruments will capture data during its one-shot descent through the atmosphere.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of one-shot
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, 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
Definition of one
Adjective
  • Personalized medicine already helps doctors match patients with drugs suited to their cancer’s unique biology.
    — Mike McRae October 25, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing trio of Chris Buescher, Ryan Preece and Brad Keselowski swept the top three spots in the first stage with a unique strategy that had the rest of the field nearly a lap down at one point.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of unique
Adjective
  • Now in his 10th Heat season with his lone NBA franchise, Adebayo already tops the Heat’s all-time leader boards in defensive rebounds and double-doubles.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Overall, the team is 10-1 in the postseason, and the lone loss was by just one run.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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