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: limited to a single time, occasion, or instance : one-shot
one-off gigs
a one-off payment
one-off
noun
Examples of one-off in a Sentence
an actress who commissioned a one-off dress from the designer for the Oscars
the tour is a one-off event to commemorate the band's 20th anniversary
Recent Examples on the Web
Joseph thanks Boys & Girls Club for more than just this one-off opportunity.
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Zuri Primos
july 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
For example, consider the creation of the Mona Lisa—this one-off bespoke piece of work is beautiful, but not repeatable or scaleable.
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Craig West,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The 1,578 hp roadster is the latest one-off calling card from the French marque’s Sur Mesure division, which specializes in customization.
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Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
That said, Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters have largely dismissed any major deals since WBD, citing that as a one-off opportunity.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
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Zuri Primos
july 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 July 2026
For example, consider the creation of the Mona Lisa—this one-off bespoke piece of work is beautiful, but not repeatable or scaleable.
—
Craig West,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The 1,578 hp roadster is the latest one-off calling card from the French marque’s Sur Mesure division, which specializes in customization.
—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
That said, Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters have largely dismissed any major deals since WBD, citing that as a one-off opportunity.
—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for one-off
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-off. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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