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 For startups like Code Metal—which employs 123 people—the challenge now is turning one-off opportunities, like the new $80 million Pentagon deal, into repeatable, expandable business. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026 Lastly, Floridians, don’t forget to take advantage of the Florida resident discounts when purchasing an annual pass or one-off tickets. — Madison Flager, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026 Somewhere deep, there's a sense of acceptance that life-threatening, trip-canceling heat waves and their rippling effects aren't a one-off fluke. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 While the red van, that is a collaboration between VANkulture and Chrysler, could be chocked up to a one-off custom build, the black one caught our attention. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 12 Aug. 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
  • Those ideas say some people are superior to others, and the inequality that exists in the world around us reflects those innate differences, and inequality is a good thing, and a necessary thing, and the only real way to organize social life.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • On Friday, his only real trouble was in the fifth inning, when a soft single, a line drive and a bunt hit loaded the bases with one out.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of only
Adjective
  • Brown has had occasional rough moments during camp, but coach Zac Taylor wasn’t hitting the panic button after a dozen practices and two live series.
    — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Chinese authorities have long seen the deaths of popular former leaders as a potential trigger for a surge of public emotion and an occasional catalyst for instability when remembrance of the dead turns into criticism of those in power.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of occasional
Adjective
  • And besides that, everybody else benefits from being able to enjoy their special gifts.
    — John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • And a hometown getting to be part of something really special.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of special
Adjective
  • Shiho Kuwaki of Japan sank a birdie putt on the 16th in her 1-under 70 for a one-shot clubhouse lead over Jeeno Thitikul in the second round of the British Women’s Open on Friday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
  • Getting two mouflon proved no more difficult than knocking over the aoudad; both were one-shot kills.
    — Jack O'Connor, Outdoor Life, 23 July 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
  • The exterior features unique blue accents and matching blue high-performance brake calipers.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Known for unique design flair, such as the Stellar TV's concrete back mounts, Loewe seeks to establish itself in top luxury destinations, building a global lifestyle ecosystem focused on craftsmanship and innovation.
    — John Archer, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of unique
Adjective
  • Unfortunately, pandemic restrictions on public gatherings meant there was no championship parade, and the title proved to be the lone triumph of James’ Lakers era.
    — Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • As described by Streisand, this isn’t a situation where five siblings could simply outvote the lone dissenter.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Aug. 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 23 Aug. 2026.

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