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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 Texas Water Association is among several organizations that are lobbying for a dedicated funding source to replace the one-off capitalizations that have been the norm in recent years.
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
But the trailer at least implies that Trump and his relationship with Satan will be a continuing storyline throughout the season, rather than a one-off plot.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Looking at the first half, net profit came in at 2.2 billion euros, down from 2.4 billion euros during the same period last year, primarily due to a one-off tax on the profits of large companies in France.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
Prior to The Middle, Ray had only appeared in a few one-off roles — though all in series of note, namely Gilmore Girls (2002), Big Love (2009), and True Blood (2009).
—Will Harris, EW.com, 30 July 2025
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Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
But the trailer at least implies that Trump and his relationship with Satan will be a continuing storyline throughout the season, rather than a one-off plot.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 30 July 2025
Looking at the first half, net profit came in at 2.2 billion euros, down from 2.4 billion euros during the same period last year, primarily due to a one-off tax on the profits of large companies in France.
—Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 30 July 2025
Prior to The Middle, Ray had only appeared in a few one-off roles — though all in series of note, namely Gilmore Girls (2002), Big Love (2009), and True Blood (2009).
—Will Harris, EW.com, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
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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
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Ozzy also did his own occasional tours, including a stop at the Bradley Center on Dec. 14 of that year.—
Chris Foran,
jsonline.com,
23 July 2025
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The Hunting Wives is led by Margo Banks (Malin Akerman), the wife of a Republican politician who, when not pounding bottles of wine and partaking in the occasional menage a trois, is refining her skills on the gun range.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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Seely is survived by numerous friends, family members, and her special cat, Corrie.—
Lauren Huff Published,
EW.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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The commissioner on Thursday sent a memo to the city clerk, the city manager and other commissioners, requesting to hold a special commission meeting to discuss the city’s recent election date changes.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
1 Aug. 2025
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Then Green Mountain drew a one-shot foul at the other end, and Ben Shungu made the free throw.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
22 July 2025
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Nothing stopped the world’s No. 1 player on his way to a 7-under 64 to build a one-shot lead going into the weekend.—
Doug Ferguson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 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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From a dive bar near Findlay Market to a 1930s architectural masterpiece, each is unique in its own way.—
Keith Pandolfi,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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The Rabbit Hole has an elevated yet playful and whimsical approach to food and beverage and is complemented by the seasons and moods set inside of this unique bar.—
Susan Stapleton,
The Tennessean,
31 July 2025
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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
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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