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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
Her charitable contribution apparently isn’t a one-off.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Today’s giving, especially by affluent donors, often goes beyond one-off, occasional gifts, as valuable as those are.
—William Jarvis, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
This is a one-off exception tied to the holiday.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2025
Metcalf said the group meets monthly to identify the most dangerous actors and pursue organization-level prosecutions instead of one-off gun or drug cases.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2025
Today’s giving, especially by affluent donors, often goes beyond one-off, occasional gifts, as valuable as those are.
—William Jarvis, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
This is a one-off exception tied to the holiday.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2025
Metcalf said the group meets monthly to identify the most dangerous actors and pursue organization-level prosecutions instead of one-off gun or drug cases.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
Adjective
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The only way to end slavery at the founding was to create a federal government empowered to make domestic and foreign policy for the states.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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Brady was the only parent home at the time of the drowning.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There are occasional reminders that the Mafia lingers.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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All the pieces seem to fit, producing a symphony of contact and occasional crescendo of slug.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Team it with ballet flats or sneakers for a casual day of apple-picking or tailgating this season, or dress it up with tights and boots for holiday celebrations and other special occasions.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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At the end of the day, that is what makes this show so special, rather than just another dance show, is because there’s an actual technique book based off of these dances that you guys are watching the couples dance.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The majority of the action, however, unfolds in a claustrophobic one-shot inside a tent, with our heroes quaking at the whoops and cries surrounding them.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Only once has a rival broadcast siphoned off a significant number of Super Bowl viewers, and that was a one-shot deal.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
17 Oct. 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
Adjective
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Its unique formula can remove stains, dissolve adhesives, and cut through soap scum and grease.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Oct. 2025
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This Boll & Branch set stands apart because of a unique double-button detail and eyelet hemstitching.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The Commodores have started 7-1 with the lone loss to Alabama.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
30 Oct. 2025
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In his lone season in Dinkytown, Cooley led the Gophers with 22 goals and 38 assists in 39 games as the 2022-23 team made it to the NCAA title game in Tampa.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
29 Oct. 2025
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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