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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
In addition to Ghesquière and Burton, and one-off member Padukone, the jury featured Jonathan Anderson, Stella McCartney, Nigo, Phoebe Philo, Silvia Venturini Fendi and Pharrell Williams.
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Walk the aisles to find one-off items.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Now, many Fifth Harmony fans are convinced this was not a one-off surprise performance, but a hint that the group may be planning a Jonas Brothers-esque resurgence.
—Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Former Presidents Reagan and Kennedy both had protectionist trade policies, but Trump’s transactional, one-off trade deals are a break from precedent and often a reflection of personal preference.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 29 Aug. 2025
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Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Walk the aisles to find one-off items.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Now, many Fifth Harmony fans are convinced this was not a one-off surprise performance, but a hint that the group may be planning a Jonas Brothers-esque resurgence.
—Glamour, 1 Sep. 2025
Former Presidents Reagan and Kennedy both had protectionist trade policies, but Trump’s transactional, one-off trade deals are a break from precedent and often a reflection of personal preference.
—Tobias Burns, The Hill, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
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The only exception was the 2019 AFCON quarter-final, when Troost-Ekong struck an 89th-minute winner for the Super Eagles.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As of this writing, Williams was 10-of-11 with 86 passing yards and 30 rushing yards, including his team's only touchdown.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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The boats offer a low-effort way to spy on some of the coolest marine life in the region, including bat rays and even the occasional shark.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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By night, Criel entertains guests for intimate dinners — and the occasional artistic performance.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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The oxygen and nitrogen molecules also emit ultraviolet light, which can only be detected by special cameras on satellites.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Adding just a few scalloped items can transform an everyday setting into something special and inviting.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The band has regularly been approached about one-shot reunions, right?—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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Keanu Reeves' immortal warrior is back in an all-new comic book one-shot that expands the world of BRZRKR.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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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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Their goal was to find an IP address — the unique identifier assigned to every cell phone and computer — that could reveal the source.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That part of my practice involves a mix of legal strategy, negotiation and creative problem-solving, which makes every case unique and keeps the work engaging.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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That number may be a bit skewed by his lone postseason appearance last season (five innings, four runs) but is the number regardless.—
Andrew Wright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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On an office bar cart beside bottles of Dom Perignon and Don Julio 1942 are rows and rows of Monster energy drinks and a lone canister of Loaded Hot Dog Pringles.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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