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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
But that was a one-off (perhaps more to come though?).
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Joe Salas
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2025
It was later revived for a one-off special in 2018 hosted by French Canadian actress Magalie Lépine-Blondeau.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Though now a full-time driver in the Xfinity Series, Burton will pilot the No. 51 Ford for Rick Ware Racing — a one-off opportunity fueled by garage relationships that carried over from his Cup Series tenure.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Rather than functioning as a one-off festival, the program aims to establish a sustained cross-cultural curatorial dialogue between Japan and China.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Joe Salas
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2025
It was later revived for a one-off special in 2018 hosted by French Canadian actress Magalie Lépine-Blondeau.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Though now a full-time driver in the Xfinity Series, Burton will pilot the No. 51 Ford for Rick Ware Racing — a one-off opportunity fueled by garage relationships that carried over from his Cup Series tenure.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Rather than functioning as a one-off festival, the program aims to establish a sustained cross-cultural curatorial dialogue between Japan and China.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
Adjective
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That’s not the only option for protecting against quantum threats, though; Module-Lattice-Based Digital Signature Standard (ML-DSA) implementation is also in the works.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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The Bay Area isn’t the only U.S. city seeing massive growth.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Goygol includes 65,000 residents, prim parks, tall pines and occasional Tyrolean architecture.—
Tom Mullen,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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With some occasional help from the Rockies, who committed three errors and one big mental mistake, the Padres (24-13) scored in five different innings.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 May 2025
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So when most kids were enrolling in third grade, Alisa was enrolled in community college, as a special student, in spring 2023.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Monday is when scheduled events at the cemetery include a concert by the United States Marine Band and the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a parade of colors by Veterans’ organizations and remarks from special guests.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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The Thai golfer held a one-shot lead and par on the final hole would have given her the third major title of her professional career.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Justin Rose was catching fire and took a one-shot lead for a moment.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 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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But in the middle is this new, unique tea experience.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Samuel Axon The Anno games have a unique identity, and there's a lot to learn for new players, even if those players have played other city builders or economic sims (though, of course, prior background won't hurt).—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
19 May 2025
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In his lone college season at Duke, Flagg solidified himself as the best prospect in the country, averaging 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
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The lone survivor was identified as Anton Tselykh, 38, of Seattle, according to the sheriff's office.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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