onetime

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adverb

as in formerly
at an earlier or previous time an athlete who onetime competed in marathons on a regular basis

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Recent Examples of onetime
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Boris Johnson, after the miasma of Brexit and his government’s slapdash handling of the pandemic, seized on the U.K.’s onetime role as a protector of European security. Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025 Among the group is Interior designee Doug Burgum, the former governor of North Dakota and onetime primary rival, and Scott Bessent, a billionaire money manager who would help navigate Trump’s enthusiasm for tariffs and tax cuts as Treasury secretary. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 16 Jan. 2025
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Be aware that some of these apps have onetime or monthly subscription costs associated, while others are free. Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024 The Social Network famously depicted a dramatized version of Mark Zuckerberg's founding of Facebook and the subsequent legal battles over the social media network; Jesse Eisenberg, starred as Zuckerberg, while Timberlake played Parker, the founder of Napster and onetime Facebook president. Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for onetime 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for onetime
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  • For those on a budget For those who drink coffee all day For espresso lovers Coffee pot alternatives For those on a budget Amazon Basic 5-cup coffee pot: $19.99 (Amazon ) The Amazon Basic five-cup coffee pot is a no-frills, ultra-affordable coffee pot, ideal for the occasional coffee drinker.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Amy regularly visits, taking her grandpa out for lunch or the occasional beer.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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  • The abrupt termination of Dr. Anthony Fauci's federal security detail reflects a pattern seen with other high-profile former officials, such as former National Security Adviser John Bolton, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and his top aide Brian Hook.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025
  • Neil Gaiman’s ex-wife Amanda Palmer has denied allegations of negligence and human trafficking, after being named in a lawsuit filed by a former female employee of the couple.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2025
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  • Some support is also coming from an Securities and Exchange filing showing Strategy, formerly MicroStrategy, bought 7,633 bitcoin between Feb. 3 and Feb. 9, spending $742.4 million at an average price of $97,255 per bitcoin.
    Medora Lee, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Additionally, viewers will be able to stream the event via Discovery+ and Max (formerly HBO Max).
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 9 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • And, of course, elaborate wigs, erstwhile societal norms, and sumptuous settings.
    Radhika Seth, Vogue, 9 Feb. 2025
  • The tariffs also sow disarray among erstwhile allies — partners who, like the U.S. under former President Joe Biden, have looked to weaken Russia's leadership and economy with punitive measures designed to stymy Moscow's economic and geopolitical power.
    Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 3 Feb. 2025
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  • After years of prioritizing classic, versatile investment pieces, these collections bring back the statement-making looks that once dominated the scene.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Feb. 2025
  • On and off the rental market since 2022, once for as much as $19,000 per month, it’s now resurfaced for sale at a dash under $4.6 million.
    Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2025
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  • The earliest traces of lead pollution the researchers identified were 5,200 years old.
    Ella Jeffries, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
  • Child casting for the roles of the protagonist was extensive with the production using actors aged three, six and 12 years old to play Hadara across the arc of his story.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2025

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“Onetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onetime. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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