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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
One lesson is clearer than ever: American leadership can’t be built on one-off deals or delusions of grand bargains.
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Michael Baumgartner, National Review, 5 May 2025
Temu has stopped sending one-off, direct-from-China packages to consumers in the United States.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025
But if there’s any chance of forcing a Game 7 back on their home turf, the composure seen at both ends of the floor on Wednesday can’t be a one-off.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Justin Moore teaches creators how to attract sponsorships, price partnerships confidently, and turn one-off deals into recurring revenue.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Michael Baumgartner, National Review, 5 May 2025
Temu has stopped sending one-off, direct-from-China packages to consumers in the United States.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 5 May 2025
But if there’s any chance of forcing a Game 7 back on their home turf, the composure seen at both ends of the floor on Wednesday can’t be a one-off.
—Kelly Iko, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Justin Moore teaches creators how to attract sponsorships, price partnerships confidently, and turn one-off deals into recurring revenue.
—Kristen Bousquet, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
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Why do celebrities buy the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon? Brunson is far from the only multimillionaire or celebrity who owns a G-Wagon.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
9 May 2025
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The only part of her body that could move was her tail, which slightly wagged in anticipation of getting saved by her owner.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 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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Not every table gets it, though — it’s provided to tables celebrating special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries.—
Michael James Rocha,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
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The show featured a total of 82 looks that span across five concentrations: knitwear, sportswear, intimate apparel, special occasion, and children’s wear, all inspired by personal themes, anecdotes, and stories ranging from sustainability, technology, and cultural heritage to shape their looks.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 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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My recommendations are not an attempt to promote specific investment behavior or trading advice, but to guide and inform readers about popular and unique cards that are celebrated by the sports card community.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Beaches were evaluated across eight criteria, including unique characteristics, wildlife, natural soundtrack, ease of water entry, and lack of overcrowding.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes.com,
3 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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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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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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