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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
What played out in Northern Ireland was not a one-off.
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Donathan L. Brown,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
The most complete fix is a capsule wardrobe, a small intentional set of pieces chosen to work together as a system rather than a heap of one-offs.
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Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
And this isn't some one-off, either.
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Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Coming into Suits, Macht had quite a bit of acting experience thanks to one-off roles on shows like Beverly Hills, 90210; Spin City; and Sex and the City.
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Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
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Donathan L. Brown,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
The most complete fix is a capsule wardrobe, a small intentional set of pieces chosen to work together as a system rather than a heap of one-offs.
—
Ryan Brennan,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
And this isn't some one-off, either.
—
Dan Zaksheske Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Coming into Suits, Macht had quite a bit of acting experience thanks to one-off roles on shows like Beverly Hills, 90210; Spin City; and Sex and the City.
—
Chris Snellgrove,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
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Powell became emotional again when the prosecutor said Walton’s sister – his only close surviving relative – fully supported the decision to set him free.
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The Toronto fan base, which landed a finalist at every position and two outfielders, is Langeliers’ only true obstacle left to overcome en route to a starting job at the All-Star Game.
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Steward said the church has around 50 members, although many others in the area stop by for the occasional service.
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South winds increase to 15-25 mph with occasional gusts over 30 mph.
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The talks will include US Vice President JD Vance, Jared Kushner and the US special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff.
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No one enters without a hotel reservation or special pass.
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The top two are PvP-specific, resulting in lots of one-shot, unavoidable deaths.
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Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi handled a swirling wind Saturday and made enough birdies to be among only six teams who broke par, posting a 1-under 69 in foursomes to build a one-shot lead in the Dow Championship.
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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.
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Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.
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The overlap between Juneteenth celebrations and World Cup festivities has created a unique opportunity for Kansas City’s Black cultural institutions.
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The red varieties with burgundy leaves are an excellent contrast to dahlia foliage, and their unique blooms last for weeks in the garden.
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That could lead to Arraez making it in as a reserve, or the Giants’ lone selection or selections being a pitcher or pitchers.
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The sun was blinding, my lone witness.
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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