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 This led to one-off guest spots on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and its spinoff, Phyllis. — Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026 The recurring 415 Coffee Club calendar points to a repeatable model rather than a one-off, and that monthly cadence is what builds a loyal audience over time. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026 Expect more one-off events in cities where bathhouse infrastructure exists, and expect ticket prices to test what the market will bear against a comparable bar tab. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 Wagner's vehicle is a specialized one-off expedition build created around a commercial electric truck. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 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
  • To worsen matters, the tent’s only electrolyte analyzer was backlogged and every vital-signs monitor was in use.
    — Vibhu Krishna, STAT, 2 Oct. 2026
  • In addition, only officers who have completed one of five specific agency training courses can conduct vehicle stops.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • The occasional hints on non-denim pieces come in the material’s colors for devoré tops, lace underpinnings and jacquard knits, which often reprise Dondup’s tribal logo.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Due to funding challenges, the project is still in its early stages, hosting occasional events.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of occasional
Adjective
  • In the art context, institutions like Art Basel continue to craft special rules to accommodate the new money that only emerging markets like crypto seem able to supply.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • An ever-changing lineup of special Balinese cultural experiences is also part of the private club deal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of special
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  • Even better was the finish, birdie-eagle for a one-shot lead over Yu Liu.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • While the networks were boosted by the introduction of Nielsen’s Big Data + Panel currency last fall, the artificial lift provided by the upgrade to the ratings methodology was a one-shot deal.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 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
  • This unique propagation gives rise to wave trajectories with directional rotation, or handedness, which dictates whether paths rotate clockwise or counterclockwise.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Season two goes a little differently than season one, because the music exec in charge of casting the show (Ashley Padilla) is being lightly blackmailed by two … unique candidates (Jane Wickline and new cast member Grace Reiter).
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of unique
Adjective
  • After New York’s scalding August heat waves, the cool nights and quiet of the countryside were a welcome change—save for the lone donkey who decided that four in the morning was the right time to sound the alarm.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Reddington argued the jury should be further questioned after jurors accused the lone holdout of not following the judge's orders on reasonable doubt.
    — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of lone

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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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