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
wendy Wisner, Parents, 29 July 2025
The crew members weren't the only ones over Kelly's behavior.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 29 July 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
Children get a lot of satisfaction about making their own choices, even smaller ones, says Dr. Sorscher.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 29 July 2025
The crew members weren't the only ones over Kelly's behavior.
—Mekishana Pierre Published, EW.com, 29 July 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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The quality problem has cost Ford billions of dollars in relation to recalls and warranty work over the past five years.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
30 July 2025
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Data center tax breaks have totaled hundreds of millions of dollars annually in several states, and some have seen these abatements grow at a breakneck pace as the industry expands.—
Connor Giffin,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Guests are led behind a velvet curtain and through a hidden bookcase into the NAVI lounge inside Post Oak Hotel, the only Forbes Five-Star hotel in Texas.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Back in 2014, batteries cost more and stored less energy per unit of volume and mass, and the only way to get to the end of a 45-minute race was for each driver to have two identical cars, swapping at a mid-race pitstop.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Keep in mind that buckwheat can cause allergic reactions in certain people (especially in Asian countries), particularly if eaten frequently or in large amounts.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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A number of Republicans that represent states with rural communities -- such as Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mike Rounds of South Dakota -- have expressed concerns about cuts to public broadcasting that could affect the ability of certain communities to access emergency alerts.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Noun
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For those looking to get the most bang for buck from their retirement income, a move overseas could be the answer.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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From packable tech like the $45 Skullcandy Mod True Wireless Earbuds to easily overlooked items like the GSI Outdoors Pioneer Chef’s Tools (now $18), there are so many gear essentials that will give you the best bang for your buck during the retailer's latest sale.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Gomez, the lone Democrat on the commission, said she was troubled by Paramount’s payment to settle a suit brought by President Trump and by other concessions.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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Emergency responders arrived on the scene and assisted the lone survivor.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The unnamed agent was representing the player but had recently failed his agent’s exam, so had lost his licence.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
2 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuit was filed July 29 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District by his estate against Wayne County, two sheriff's deputies, and six other unnamed people that the lawsuit says are deputies, mental health professionals and medical staff at the jail.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Tipsters who send information through these three methods remain anonymous.—
Samara Gerstle,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 July 2025
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One of Real Madrid’s Brazilian stars has decided to leave the club but is currently short on concrete offers to do so according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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“One.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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