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as in occasional
happening only once
with any luck, that was a onetime mistake
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as in former
having been such at some previous time
the onetime English teacher now works for a newspaper
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Recent Examples of onetime
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2025
Robert Trujillo, a onetime bandmate of Ozzy Osbourne, is sharing details from the Prince of Darkness' funeral.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 11 Mar. 2025
Tiffany Haddish, onetime supporting-actress hopeful for the breakout summer comedy Girls Trip.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Paige was founded 21 years ago by Jon Geller’s father Michael, his longtime business partner Michael Henschel, and his stepmother, Paige Adams-Geller, a onetime fit model.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2025
Robert Trujillo, a onetime bandmate of Ozzy Osbourne, is sharing details from the Prince of Darkness' funeral.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Adverb
According to our sister site Deadline, which first reported the project, Huertas will also executive-produce alongside The Rookie creator Alexi Hawley, while onetime Arrow co-showrunner Wendy Mericle will write the script.
—Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 11 Mar. 2025
Tiffany Haddish, onetime supporting-actress hopeful for the breakout summer comedy Girls Trip.
—Zach Schonfeld, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onetime
Adjective
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The boats offer a low-effort way to spy on some of the coolest marine life in the region, including bat rays and even the occasional shark.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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By night, Criel entertains guests for intimate dinners — and the occasional artistic performance.—
Lily Templeton,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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Mace's former fiancé denied the accusations.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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The firms of former Google CEO Eric Schmidt, hedge fund billionaire Stanley Druckenmiller and philanthropist Laurene Powell Jobs joined an $863 million fundraise for Commonwealth Fusion Systems.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The shows officially start on the 11th, and Public School, yes, the formerly defunct label by Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne, is hosting a supper club extravaganza.—
Vogue Runway,
Vogue,
4 Sep. 2025
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The formula for Penn State this year will likely be running the ball, throwing as needed and then playing sound defense with the addition of coordinator Jim Knowles, formerly of Ohio State.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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But now, with another tough contract negotiation on the horizon, SAG-AFTRA is going to have to push forward without its erstwhile leader from Queens.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
20 Aug. 2025
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Another was an erstwhile belt factory and a third is in the former Cook County Hospital.—
Brian E. Clark,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Debose was convicted in connection with the pursuit case that Hartig once handled.—
Darcie Moran,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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The second victim, 23, was wounded twice to the right leg, and once to the left knee.—
Deanese Williams-Harris,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Amid the album's release, Justin shared several clips and photos on Instagram of billboards and projections in various locations around the world featuring a photo with his 1-year-old son Jack Blues, and himself and his wife, 28, with the little one.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Brake gently as needed - Brake normally if the vehicle has anti-lock brakes and pump brakes gently if in an older vehicle.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Onetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onetime. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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