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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
However, Enfield did say in 2023 that this was more of a platform, and not just a concept for a one-off bike.
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 11 June 2025
This meeting, at the time, was considered a one-off affair.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 10 June 2025
That same year, Spears attempts a musical comeback with a new album and series of one-off performances.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
However, the second launch of the project sends a clear message: this wasn’t just a one-off for the brand.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 2025
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Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 11 June 2025
This meeting, at the time, was considered a one-off affair.
—Robert Hormats, Time, 10 June 2025
That same year, Spears attempts a musical comeback with a new album and series of one-off performances.
—Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
However, the second launch of the project sends a clear message: this wasn’t just a one-off for the brand.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
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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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The only two golfers to shoot 67 or better — Spaun and Thriston Lawrence — putted out of their minds, both ranking top four in the field in strokes gained on the green.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Having the occasional treat or missing a workout is okay.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 June 2025
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While a few breeds, such as the Turkish Van, are known to enjoy the occasional swim, the average house cat is famously water-averse.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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No Hana offers a new special Omakase Platter for Two, perfect for date night.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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People who live in the home and have grown used to the set-up of a room may not notice these aspects, but a designer’s keen eyes can’t help but have tunnel-vision towards these things that either make a room special or stand out like a sore thumb.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
14 June 2025
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More Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images Entering the final round on Sunday, Scheffler held a one-shot lead over Griffin.—
Kendall Capps,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 June 2025
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The one-shot color design simplifies processing, though the 1 fps frame rate limits planetary use.—
Damian Peach,
Space.com,
28 May 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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His unparalleled talent and unique spirit created the soundtrack of so many lives around the globe, including our own.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
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Players take turns adding their own spin with a creative stroke, but everyone respects the rule associated with this unique tradition.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2025
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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
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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