1
as in only
being the one or ones of a class with no other members
that's the one author I would stand in line for hours to get an autograph from
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2
as in certain
known but not named
one person that I know said that it was the best movie he had ever seen
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Recent Examples of one
Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
The chance to create life is a gift—but one that often demands professional sacrifice.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 10 June 2025
SI.com, 3 Aug. 2019
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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Noun
The croissant pizza will make its debut in Dubai on Tuesday before being rolled out to other select international markets where some customers may actually be among the lucky ones to receive their delivery in the Papa Johns x KidSuper hot bag.
—Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 10 June 2025
The chance to create life is a gift—but one that often demands professional sacrifice.
—Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 10 June 2025
Adjective
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, 3 Aug. 2019
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one
Noun
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Live Nation is the world’s biggest live-entertainment company, a multi-billion dollar titan, yet its venture into the worlds of film and television have been uncharacteristically low-key.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
10 June 2025
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The policy applies only to the wealthiest private institutions—those with more than $500,000 in endowment dollars per domestic student.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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Madonna is far from the only celebrity to have been spotted with purses by Aupen — Taylor Swift was notably spotted on a date with Travis Kelce in October 2023 wearing the brand's Nirvana bag in black.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Yet despite the ongoing negotiations, the only trade framework the U.S. has reached is with the U.K., along with a tariff truce with China.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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While certain details in specific scenes were modified and some dialogue subtly shifted to enhance the story, the new version follows the original plot’s three-act structure to a tee.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2025
Noun
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And considering that Manhattan parking costs $50 a day or more, a few bucks to enter the most congested part of the most congested city in the country isn’t much to ask.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
6 June 2025
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The Reading Room and The #1 Guys and Gals In The Group will take place on Nov. 15 — two shows for the price of one, which means more bang for your buck.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Nunes’ lone loss during her dominant stretch came against Peña.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The lone exception was Heather Wilson, president of the University of Texas at El Paso and a former Republican member of the House of Representatives and Secretary of the Air Force during the first Trump administration.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The reports cited unnamed sources suggesting that the target was Ansar Allah military Chief of Staff Mohammed Abdel Karim al-Ghamari.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 June 2025
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The guest list is also not public, though multiple tabloids have speculated about which of the couple’s famous friends may attend, with an unnamed source telling People that Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner were invited.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Initially confidential and anonymous, the document quickly became indelibly identified with its author: The Moynihan Report.—
Augustine Sedgewick,
Time,
13 June 2025
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Caltrain discovered the apartment on April 1, 2022 after recieving an anonymous tip, Cannon added.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
13 June 2025
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“One.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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