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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
For her, this decision isn’t just about turning down one-off opportunities but about creating space for partnerships that feel genuine and authentic.
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Lyric Christian, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
Nestled in the foothills of Mount Taygetus in southern Greece, Euphoria Retreat is a 45-room destination spa with its own one-off approach—a heady holistic mix of healing treatments based on both ancient Greek and Chinese spa philosophies.
—Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
The artist is pushing back his new XO/Republic album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, from Jan. 24 to Jan. 31 and canceling a major one-off concert on Jan. 25 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 Jan. 2025
At present, only Netflix and Disney own theaters, but those are one-offs — historical locations used primarily for events.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
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Lyric Christian, Essence, 16 Jan. 2025
Nestled in the foothills of Mount Taygetus in southern Greece, Euphoria Retreat is a 45-room destination spa with its own one-off approach—a heady holistic mix of healing treatments based on both ancient Greek and Chinese spa philosophies.
—Melinda Fulmer, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2025
The artist is pushing back his new XO/Republic album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, from Jan. 24 to Jan. 31 and canceling a major one-off concert on Jan. 25 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Ca.
—Spin Staff, SPIN, 14 Jan. 2025
At present, only Netflix and Disney own theaters, but those are one-offs — historical locations used primarily for events.
—Tony Maglio, IndieWire, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
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In 1892, he was elected once again, becoming the 24th president of the U.S. and the only former president to be restored to the office — until Trump’s victory in the 2024 election.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Prior to Trump's 2024 victory, Democrat Grover Cleveland was the only president to have done so.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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Some winters bring consistent snow and frosty days, perfect for outdoor activities, while others see milder conditions with occasional rain or bare ground.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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The tunes go for three-minute punch, with occasional back-up vocals from Kapranos’ wife, French star Clara Luciani.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
11 Jan. 2025
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Wishing you all the love and joy in the world on this special day.—
Anna Moeslein,
Parents,
21 Jan. 2025
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There is no special secret or special protection style or special technique.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2025
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As most people know, most movie scenes are not one-shot wonders and require several takes.—
Raven Brunner,
People.com,
9 Jan. 2025
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Now the Kaiju will take on Marvel superheroes with Godzilla vs. Marvel, a series of one-shots that will include Fantastic Four, Hulk, Spider-Man, X-Men, and Thor.—
Aaron Couch,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Dec. 2024
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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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Brokers are also finding unique ways to increase inventory.—
Hadley Meares,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Jan. 2025
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Despite its already historic strides in the sport of women’s basketball, Friday night’s game itself provided a unique brand of excitement from tip-off.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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Former first lady Laura Bush and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are also confirmed to attend the inauguration ceremony alongside their husbands, making Michelle the lone holdout among the former presidents’ spouses.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
14 Jan. 2025
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The Brewers were the lone NL Central representative in the postseason and lost to the New York Mets in the wild-card round.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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