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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
Advertisement Worse than this one-off blow, however, is the lingering uncertainty for investors and corporate strategists.
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Christopher Smart, Time, 10 Aug. 2025
There have been many trims and special editions over the years, but Lang Ware has a one-off Mustang.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
To celebrate the new channel, Metallica will perform an intimate one-off gig at Amagansett, New York’s Stephen Talkhouse, a 250-person venue, on August 28.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
While metal icons Metallica are currently gearing up to embark upon the home stretch of their 2025 touring plans with shows in Australia, New Zealand, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, the group have announced a special one-off show in New York later this month.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
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Christopher Smart, Time, 10 Aug. 2025
There have been many trims and special editions over the years, but Lang Ware has a one-off Mustang.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 7 Aug. 2025
To celebrate the new channel, Metallica will perform an intimate one-off gig at Amagansett, New York’s Stephen Talkhouse, a 250-person venue, on August 28.
—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 7 Aug. 2025
While metal icons Metallica are currently gearing up to embark upon the home stretch of their 2025 touring plans with shows in Australia, New Zealand, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, the group have announced a special one-off show in New York later this month.
—Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
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Spencer Danielson’s team started 3-1 last season with the only loss by a field goal at Oregon.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The only problem is that the house is so expensive that the listing agent of the mansion insists on being there for the viewing.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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While snow will be limited in the region, Farmers’ Almanac said there’s possibility for several cold rain events and occasional freezing precipitation, especially in northern areas.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Aug. 2025
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Cast-iron pots and pans require occasional seasoning to restore a fading nonstick surface.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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Lee will face Republican Ruth Bittner in the special election on Sept. 16.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
13 Aug. 2025
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That report fueled demands for her ouster and a special election granting the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors the power to remove her by a four-fifths vote.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Every director does this — finds locations and works with their department heads to build out the world, weighs in on all the visual choices that need to be made, helps guide the actors’ performances — but even more so in a one-shot series.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
15 Aug. 2025
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Getty Images Fleetwood entered Sunday's final round of the FedEx St. Jude Championship with a one-shot lead, poised to secure his first PGA Tour title since turning pro in 2010.—
Devlina Sarkar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 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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The move, a standing, forward-imploding springboard cutter, is one of the most unique finishers in all of wrestling.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The name is fairly unique, never having broken into the Top 1,000 baby names list in the U.S. Like other names on this list, Nalima has never appeared on the top 1,000 baby names list in the U.S.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
8 Aug. 2025
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Supermarket shoppers in the Miami and Orlando areas shared Monday’s lone jackpot win among the Fantasy 5, Cash4Life and Powerball draw games.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Aug. 2025
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Barbara Byrne, former vice chairman of British investment bank Barclays PLC, is the lone holdover from the old board and will sit as an independent director.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Aug. 2025
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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