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as in occasional
happening only once
with any luck, that was a onetime mistake
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as in former
having been such at some previous time
the onetime English teacher now works for a newspaper
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Recent Examples of onetime
Sylvia Perry, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2025
Still another portrays the bodies of the eight men memorialized by the trees near the onetime Russian encampment.
—Kim Barker, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Altogether, this comes out to roughly $245 million for 2025, another $490 million for 2026, and potentially $640 million in 2027 — a total of nearly $1.4 billion in onetime and recurring costs over three years.
—Nolan Hicks, Curbed, 1 Aug. 2024
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Raising an antiracist child isn’t about checking a box or making a onetime statement.
—Sylvia Perry, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2025
Still another portrays the bodies of the eight men memorialized by the trees near the onetime Russian encampment.
—Kim Barker, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
Adverb
Republicans want onetime Trump critic as Hegseth's Pentagon replacement
Republican Resistance to Cabinet Nominees
President-elect Donald Trump has faced some unexpected pushback on a number of his nominees for Cabinet positions, including Gaetz, Trump's initial pick for U.S. attorney general.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Altogether, this comes out to roughly $245 million for 2025, another $490 million for 2026, and potentially $640 million in 2027 — a total of nearly $1.4 billion in onetime and recurring costs over three years.
—Nolan Hicks, Curbed, 1 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for onetime
Adjective
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When do most of us wear gowns outside of the occasional black tie wedding?—
Sarah Boyd,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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According to Vasudevan, short-haired breeds typically need brushing once a week and occasional baths, while medium to long-haired breeds, like the golden retriever in the clip, may need brushing a few times a week to prevent tangles.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Czech model and former actor bought their four-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom home on the 216-acre island in 2018 for $1.3 million.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
4 Mar. 2025
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John and Carlile were backed on the record by Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, former Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer, and former Who bassist Pino Palladino.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
4 Mar. 2025
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With no imminent replacement, Silvia Venturini Fendi, who formerly oversaw menswear and accessories, has taken over as creative director.—
Laia Farran Graves,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The artist formerly known as Kanye West thinks this is a great time for a comeback.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2025
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Trump was tightening the screws after his explosive Oval Office meeting Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the U.S. leader tries to pressure the erstwhile American ally to embrace peace talks with its invader.—
Zeke Miller,
Twin Cities,
4 Mar. 2025
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There is also Mona’s erstwhile friend Vanessa, once Milton’s latest young discovery, who fell fervidly in love with him, not realizing the danger to her nascent acting career if their affair should end.—
Laura Collins-Hughes,
New York Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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But once again, states and the courts have stepped up to affirm the rule of law and the values that hold us together as a nation.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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How to watch Following the precedent that began last year, the telecast will once again start at 7 p.m.ET/4 p.m.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Those under 51 inches must have someone 14 years old or older accompanying them.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Mar. 2025
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In the Pig universe, which has now been running for two decades, George remains two years old and Peppa two years older.—
Caroline Frost,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Onetime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/onetime. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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