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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
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The onetime publicist put on her hosting hat for a party at Big Bang Boutique at Faena Miami Beach Hotel Thursday to help get some of her closest friends glammed up before Miami Swim Week.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The score from The Princess Bride swelled as Reiner’s onetime (or sometimes multiple-time) actors turned to face him and pay their final respects.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The onetime Warriors lottery pick and starter on the 2015 title team is now a veteran leader for San Antonio and gives the Spurs bench a Golden State presence alongside Lindy Waters III, who played part of last season for the Warriors.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
The onetime publicist put on her hosting hat for a party at Big Bang Boutique at Faena Miami Beach Hotel Thursday to help get some of her closest friends glammed up before Miami Swim Week.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
Adverb
Some of the clips show onetime Orbán loyalists venting dissatisfaction with the government.
—Isaac Stanley-Becker, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2026
The score from The Princess Bride swelled as Reiner’s onetime (or sometimes multiple-time) actors turned to face him and pay their final respects.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onetime
Adjective
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Portable Power Station Deal Summer's here and that means backyard BBQs, camping trips, and the occasional blackout.—
John Mihaly,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
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In Billie’s case, that consists mostly of neighborhood walks and the occasional hiking trail.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Collins easily beat former football coach Derek Dooley, according to unofficial election results.—
Tia Mitchell,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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This often meant that European nations recruited talented footballers from their former colonies to stop them from playing elsewhere.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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These small towns formerly relied on coal mining, steelworks and manufacturing for work, local historian Peter Fleetwood tells CNN.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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The American South will have a new and expanded museum to visit come December 6, when Tennessee’s Memphis Art Museum (formerly the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art) reopens.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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The erstwhile New York resident was loudly and vigorously booed by the hometown crowd as he was shown on the jumbotron of the legendary arena.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
8 June 2026
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Despite his meltdown in Colorado’s extra-inning loss to Milwaukee Friday night, the erstwhile starter has been one of baseball’s best relievers this season.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
7 June 2026
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For Bay Area soccer fans, having the World Cup in their own backyard feels like a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office will identify him once next of kin have been notified.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The 2-year-old has not been identified as of Tuesday night.—
Michael Guise,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Investigators also cited writings allegedly authored by Proper, the youngest member of the group at 19 years old.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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“Onetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onetime. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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