Synonyms of one-shot

one-shot

adjective

ˈwən-ˌshät 

as in occasional

happening only once

this offer is a one-shot deal; if you refuse, you won't get another chance

Synonyms & Similar Words

• occasional
• one-off
• onetime
• intermittent
• infrequent
• irregular
• nonce
• inconstant

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regular
• periodic
• frequent
• periodical
• recurrent
• usual
• steady
• ordinary
• routine
• common
• familiar
• recurring
• everyday
• constant
• ubiquitous
• cyclic
• commonplace
• repeated
• hourly
• continual
• chronic
• annual
• customary
• confirmed
• habitual
• expected
• round-the-clock
• yearly
• around-the-clock
• accustomed
• inveterate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of one-shot

The scene, in which Daredevil breaks out the Swordsman (Tony Dalton) and others from a detention center run by the Anti-Vigilante Task Force, was not initially planned as a one-shot. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026

With her one-shot victory over Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez, who tied for second at 7-under 277, the 27-year-old Korda became just the ninth women’s golfer to secure four major championships before age 28. — Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 8 June 2026

The company also frames the device as cumulative rather than a one-shot fix. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026

Ellie Bushnell of Oklahoma State and Megha Ganne from Stanford are tied for the individual lead, holding a one-shot edge after posting rounds of 68 (-4). — Wire Report, Twin Cities, 23 May 2026