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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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A curveball has been thrown for fans of The Penguin because the show may be getting a second season despite the eight-episode limited series initially being designed to be a one-off.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
On Christmas Eve, Trinity plans to host a second, one-off service in the sanctuary.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
The Pogues played a one-off show at the city’s 3Arena yesterday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their 1984 debut LP, Red Roses For Me.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
Movies are a one-off, but TV is a going concern, and there is so much of it.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
On Christmas Eve, Trinity plans to host a second, one-off service in the sanctuary.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
The Pogues played a one-off show at the city’s 3Arena yesterday to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their 1984 debut LP, Red Roses For Me.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 18 Dec. 2024
Movies are a one-off, but TV is a going concern, and there is so much of it.
—Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
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The only money Plaintiff had remaining was a twenty-dollar bill.KiMi Robinson, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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Decadence Arizona is a cashless event Visa, Mastercard, AMEX, Discover, Apple Pay and Google Pay are the only forms of payment accepted.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
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Whatever your choice, preparation and recovery are key to maintaining healthy skin while enjoying occasional drinks (or not), Dr. Kohli concludes.Sanjana Ray, Glamour, 12 Dec. 2024
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Steinem has long-term plans to make her home a place where women can gather for discussion and occasional refuge.Sarah Medford, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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Kate Middleton is recording her own special Christmas message.Simon Perry, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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Bill Murray memorably sang it in his 2015 Netflix special A Very Murray Christmas.Andy Hoglund, EW.com, 22 Dec. 2024
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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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And the biggest advantage may come from adopting a mindset of continuous health versus a one-shot focus on getting healthy that fades over time.Jason Andersen, Forbes, 5 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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Enameled cast iron, however, is unique, and cooks are fond of it for its versatility, which is all the more reason to take care when cleaning it after cooking.Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 20 Dec. 2024
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How each parent reacts to the journey is also extremely unique, and influences what stages are the most stressful or enjoyable.Melissa Willets, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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Such a leader should have a strong grasp of the challenges faced by innovators who often operate outside traditional corporate structures, from small startups to lone inventors in garages or co-working spaces.Steve Forbes, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Soto had notably not developed that kind of relationship with Hal Steinbrenner in his lone season across town, leaving open the chance for Cohen or another owner to court him this winter.Tim Britton, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-off. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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