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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
But that was a one-off (perhaps more to come though?).
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Joe Salas
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2025
It was later revived for a one-off special in 2018 hosted by French Canadian actress Magalie Lépine-Blondeau.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Though now a full-time driver in the Xfinity Series, Burton will pilot the No. 51 Ford for Rick Ware Racing — a one-off opportunity fueled by garage relationships that carried over from his Cup Series tenure.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Rather than functioning as a one-off festival, the program aims to establish a sustained cross-cultural curatorial dialogue between Japan and China.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Joe Salas
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2025
It was later revived for a one-off special in 2018 hosted by French Canadian actress Magalie Lépine-Blondeau.
—Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Though now a full-time driver in the Xfinity Series, Burton will pilot the No. 51 Ford for Rick Ware Racing — a one-off opportunity fueled by garage relationships that carried over from his Cup Series tenure.
—Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 16 May 2025
Rather than functioning as a one-off festival, the program aims to establish a sustained cross-cultural curatorial dialogue between Japan and China.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
Adjective
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The Bay Area isn’t the only U.S. city seeing massive growth.—
Duncan Madden,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The only choice Hamas has is death or surrender, even if this comes at the cost of the remaining hostages and an even bigger humanitarian catastrophe to more than 2 million Palestinians in the enclave.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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The only thing that could get between attendees and their snacks was the occasional free beer or run-in with a mascot.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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The audience is present in a politely distant but receptive way with shots from the back of their heads and an occasional darkened full-theater shot.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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So when most kids were enrolling in third grade, Alisa was enrolled in community college, as a special student, in spring 2023.—
Wendy Grossman Kantor,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Monday is when scheduled events at the cemetery include a concert by the United States Marine Band and the U.S. Navy Band Sea Chanters, a wreath-laying at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and a parade of colors by Veterans’ organizations and remarks from special guests.—
John Bacon,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Liu began the day with a one-shot lead over another sophomore, Cathedral’s Oliver Mayson.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
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The British series from creators Stephen Graham and Jack Thorne employs the same one-shot style over the course of the four, edge-of-your-seat episodes — a technique that’s become somewhat of a calling card for Adolescence director Philip Barantini, working with cinematographer Matthew Lewis.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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This is not unique to Arizona, Famiglietti said, with similar signs of disappearing groundwater happening in the agriculture-heavy Central Valley in California.—
Ella Nilsen,
CNN Money,
31 May 2025
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But that physical training couldn’t prepare him for the unique psychological experience of reaching the top of the world--and then returning safely.—
Mark Joyella,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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The lone goal could be almost directly attributed to it.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
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Brennan Johnson scored the lone goal in the 42nd minute after an incidental deflection off Manchester United’s Luke Shaw, sending Spurs to next season’s Champions League.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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