ONE-OFF Synonyms: 87 Similar and Opposite Words

one-off

adjective

ˌwən-ˈȯf

Definition of one-off

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 The country has been hit hard by Iranian strikes and hasn’t exported much oil since March, but earnings growth rose sharply, reflecting a lower base and one-off gains in banking and telecoms rather than broader economic strength. — Mohammed Sergie, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The car is also finished in a one-off matte Phantom Gray with red accents over a dark leather and Alcantara interior with red contrast stitching and highlights. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026 They must also be revisited regularly because a one-off skills inventory will quickly become outdated as business strategy and technology change. — Kevin Chan, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Membership models are pulling regulars back on a repeat basis, giving these venues more of a neighborhood-club feel than a one-off spa appointment, and giving operators a predictable revenue base instead of transaction-by-transaction bookings. — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-off

Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off

Adjective

San Basilio de Palenque is the only surviving maroon settlement in the Americas.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
It's led by Alexei Zhuravlev, who holds its only seat in the Duma and is known for vociferous attacks on the West on state TV.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of only

Adjective

Church bells, owl hoots and sprinklers keeping the grass hydrated during this dry spell fill the space between the occasional motor trudging along a main road devoid of commotion.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Alongside producing glassware and private commissions, the studio hosts occasional workshops in glass engraving and open houses.

— Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of occasional

Adjective

His point is that although LLMs, no less than chess engines and other specialist systems, are trained on a specific task—namely, predicting the next word in a text passage—that task is special.

— George Musser, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2026
Snoop Dogg is set to host the event, and additional performers, presenters and special guests will be revealed over the next week.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of special

Adjective

Snow falling upwards, a B-side to the self, two lovers in a one-shot take, that pause before the final chorus.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Sep. 2026
But the film also dazzles with its exhilarating action sequences, including a one-shot car chase that thrusts you into the thick of the chaos and stays with you long after the credits have rolled.

— Sara Netzley, Entertainment Weekly, 11 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

Major European partners are on board as well, including Xilam, pushing French high-end, unique animation series beyond its borders.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
The comedic play, which is set at a silent retreat, has the unique convention of having the majority of its characters barely speak, and rather rely on their physicality.

— Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of unique

Adjective

Mahomes’ lone interception looked to be the result of a miscommunication with wide receiver Xavier Worthy.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Koepka was the lone player to take advantage of the opportunity and met the criteria having won the 2023 PGA Championship.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of lone

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