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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
The resulting digital isolation of 14,000 residents for six weeks was not an one-off episode.
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John Calabrese, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
Following its 2009 debut, Parks and Rec went on for seven seasons, concluding in 2015 ahead of a one-off revival special in 2020.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The Women’s Power Series has since put on six events, including both half-day conferences and one-off panels.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
Yet as with Brexit, its ultimate impact is unsettled: Mr. Trump could yet reverse himself, chastened by plummeting markets or mollified by one-off deals.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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John Calabrese, The Conversation, 10 Apr. 2025
Following its 2009 debut, Parks and Rec went on for seven seasons, concluding in 2015 ahead of a one-off revival special in 2020.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 9 Apr. 2025
The Women’s Power Series has since put on six events, including both half-day conferences and one-off panels.
—Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2025
Yet as with Brexit, its ultimate impact is unsettled: Mr. Trump could yet reverse himself, chastened by plummeting markets or mollified by one-off deals.
—Mark Landler, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
Adjective
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And the officials themselves are not the only ones in danger.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is especially true when tourism is the primary—or in some cases the only—economic driver.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
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The house that the Americans strategically position themselves in is home to two families; there are occasional insert shots of family photos and trinkets, and at several points these families are shown cowering, terrified by what’s happening around them.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
17 Apr. 2025
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In general, bigleaf hydrangeas require little pruning, save for occasional shaping and thinning.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2025
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Lawmakers can call themselves back to the Capitol in Boise for special sessions with a petition signed by at least 60% of the House and Senate.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
15 Apr. 2025
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Join interactive Pro clinics led by our Pros Carter Worth, Dan Niles, and Dan Ives, with a special edition of Pro Talks with Tom Lee.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
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Meanwhile, Justin Rose was catching fire and took a one-shot lead for a moment.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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McIlroy responded by turning an opening two-shot lead into a one-shot deficit in only 33 minutes.—
Brendan Quinn,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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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
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Ars Video Reviewers are critical staff with unique features.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
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Produced by Sony Immersive Music Studios (Sony IMS), the event showcases how artists can create unique virtual worlds to engage gaming-first audiences.—
Marc Schneider,
Billboard,
10 Apr. 2025
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Eichel’s lone hat trick of the season came on March 25 at Xcel Energy Center in a 5-1 win over the Wild.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2025
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Coogler wrote Remmick as an empathetic and charismatic villain — so much so that IndieWire critic David Ehrlich’s lone knock on the film is that, by design, the darkness of the vampires is more about the fun of being alive than the usual horror movie terror.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
19 Apr. 2025
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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