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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
Chad De Guzman, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Milvia Marigliano is a hoot as Coco Vulori, an old dear friend with some very loud opinions to express, and maybe the key to helping DeSantis solve his wife’s onetime unfaithfulness.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 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
Giuliani was also a onetime Republican presidential candidate in 2008.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 1 Sep. 2025
Milvia Marigliano is a hoot as Coco Vulori, an old dear friend with some very loud opinions to express, and maybe the key to helping DeSantis solve his wife’s onetime unfaithfulness.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 27 Aug. 2025
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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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Along the way, expect river views, a majestic fall color palette, and the occasional wildlife spotting.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Even an occasional rodent will appear, probably the single visitor that caused the suspension of the entire operation.—
Irv Erdos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Sep. 2025
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With celebrity judges Paula Abdul and host Jesse Palmer, also a former NFL quarterback, the Golden Bachelor Cheer Championship features two teams – Mel's Angels versus Mel's GB Squad.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Paramount settled a lawsuit with the president’s legal team in July for $16 million regarding an interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris that aired ahead of the 2024 general election.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Affleck’s younger sibling, Fin, formerly known as Seraphina, publicly used the memorial service of Garner’s father to share their new name and identity for the first time in April 2024.—
Heather Hunter,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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Hacienda Cazadores, a Northern Mexican-style restaurant, opens Thursday in the downtown La Mesa space formerly occupied by Por Favor, which closed in June after 50 years in business.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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Worried that Dessalines’s enemies might eventually force upon him the same fate suffered by his erstwhile friend and ally, Christophe refused to be sworn into office.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
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Being able to generate code was finally getting a chance to shine in the bright lights of another erstwhile reason to use generative AI and LLMs.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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For once, the defensive tackle didn’t listen.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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How To Sanitize Pet Bowls Because handwashing is not as sanitary as the dishwasher, the AKC recommends soaking pet bowls in diluted bleach once a week.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
22 Sep. 2025
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The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, was arrested and charged with capital murder.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
26 Sep. 2025
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That Tamra and Gretchen are both doing the same thing, trafficking in old rumors and nastiness not about the husband, as Meredith Marks would say, but about each other.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Onetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onetime. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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