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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
That mix of data and human contact gives Castle Rock a sharper identity than a clinic built around one-off visits and quick scripts.
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Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Castellacci’s one-off Astor 38 Pista inspired Bellini’s newest model.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
This has led to a series of one-off screenings around the country, hosted by Firstenberg, Dennis, and actors from the film.
—Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
But there were weird one-offs, too.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2026
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Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
Castellacci’s one-off Astor 38 Pista inspired Bellini’s newest model.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
This has led to a series of one-off screenings around the country, hosted by Firstenberg, Dennis, and actors from the film.
—Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
But there were weird one-offs, too.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
Adjective
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Cleveland is the only team favored to close out its series while Detroit and Houston are favored to force Game 7s.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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From Nasser to Khomeini, the region’s revolutionary ideologies have delivered only ruin.—
Danielle Pletka,
Washington Post,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth/Dallas, showers and occasional storms will mainly affect Central Texas and the western portions of North Texas on Thursday, April 30.—
Mateo Rosiles,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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However, dark chocolate is high in sugar and calories, so it should be eaten in moderation as an occasional treat.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Fifty years in one organization is really special.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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His elite pass protection and calm feet mean he can be trusted immediately to keep the quarterback clean on passing downs, while also providing a high-effort presence on special teams.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Thinking mode attempts to fix that limitation by treating image creation as a structured process, not a one-shot output.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
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Keith Horne of South Africa, who began the final round with a one-shot lead, couldn't keep up with Cink's and fell back with a double bogey on the par-4 12th hole.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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Snitker’s story is unique even in a sport that invites unprecedented journeys.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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Many of those values are grounded in the idea—axiomatic for Christians—that human beings have a unique dignity and worth.—
Elias Wachtel,
The Atlantic,
25 Apr. 2026
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King is the lone remaining healthy starter among the three that were expected to anchor the rotation.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Poorna Jagannathan, whose turn as the formidable crime-boss auntie Lucky has been a fan favorite, will be the lone supporting comedy actress submission.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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