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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
Could that include a one-off live event of some sort?
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
Mike Johnson of PWInsider Elite has reported that Rousey is not expected back in AEW anytime soon, and that her appearance at the March 15 pay-per-view was a one-off rather than the start of any sustained involvement with the promotion.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Engage in real, ongoing collaborations — not phony one-offs.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
In June, Christian Lacroix creates a one-off homage to Schiaparelli in the form of a couture collection.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 30 Mar. 2026
Mike Johnson of PWInsider Elite has reported that Rousey is not expected back in AEW anytime soon, and that her appearance at the March 15 pay-per-view was a one-off rather than the start of any sustained involvement with the promotion.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2026
Engage in real, ongoing collaborations — not phony one-offs.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
In June, Christian Lacroix creates a one-off homage to Schiaparelli in the form of a couture collection.
—Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
Adjective
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Baker would probably love People’s, a new referral-only cocktail lounge in the West Village.—
Rachel Syme,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
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The only factor complicating a further invasion would be the political cost at home.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Mar. 2026
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Mostly playing garbage time minutes for the Lakers, or the occasional start when injuries depleted the game-day roster, Bronny James stepped into rotation minutes in Indiana.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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Driving east on Route 80 toward the Meta site in Holly Ridge, an unincorporated rural community about 15 minutes east of Rayville—the landscape is defined by flat expanses of soybean and cotton fields, punctuated by grain silos, grazing cows, and the occasional tractor.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
26 Mar. 2026
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During a special legislative session, the governor was authorized to consolidate neighboring municipalities whose combined population reached at least 15,000, creating a first-class city.—
Elijah Winkler,
Kansas City Star,
29 Mar. 2026
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The day is observed with mourning, reflection and special church services.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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Instead, the Englishman made a great escape for par and opened with a 7-under 63 for a one-shot lead over Gary Woodland.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Falcons outrebounded a taller Nighthawks roster 30-28, with 23 defensive boards on the day, limiting a fast, flowing Northfield offense to a series of one-shot possessions.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 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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Another unique item is the Tin Roof pork taco dressed with jalapeño pineapple relish for $3.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Mar. 2026
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But Stark Trek creator Gene Roddenberry felt there was a market for a new show as long as no attempt was made to replicate the original characters or their unique dynamics.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
28 Mar. 2026
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An efficient Cabrera issued only one walk and quickly erased the lone hit — a Nolan Schanuel one-out single in the fourth — with a double play from the next hitter.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Powell, who was the Heat’s lone All-Star this season, missed his second straight game on Monday due to an upper respiratory infection.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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