1
as in only
being the one or ones of a class with no other members
that's the one author I would stand in line for hours to get an autograph from
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2
as in certain
known but not named
one person that I know said that it was the best movie he had ever seen
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Recent Examples of one
Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Once the choreographed melee ended, the victorious army was the one still standing.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
SI.com, 3 Aug. 2019
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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Noun
Of course, the only people who know what really happened are the ones who lived it — and none of the real people depicted were involved in the series.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Once the choreographed melee ended, the victorious army was the one still standing.
—Michael Ashley, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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, 3 Aug. 2019
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one
Noun
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The results fell a few million dollars short of the consensus of five Wall Street analysts who continue to publish estimates on Endeavor’s business, while the per-share net income of $1.70 came in short of expectations by 39 cents, according to data compiled by S&P Global Market Intelligence.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Countries like China, Poland, Russia, India, and Turkey are leading this trend, driven by concerns over dollar dependency and geopolitical risks.—
Bob Haber,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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According to The Courier-Times, police said Nunn was the only one who managed church’s financial records, bank accounts, a church debit card and checks.—
Rhiannon Saegert,
Kansas City Star,
21 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the only Texas stops will also be the tour’s final two shows in The Woodlands and Austin.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As a woman, as a woman of color, and as a woman of a certain age, this is a testament to our ability.—
Erin Clack,
People.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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As a quick refresher, the season ended with Joel saving Ellie from certain death at the hands of the Fireflies, a resistance movement hoping to turn Ellie's immunity into a vaccine.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While getting the most bang for the buck can be a compelling goal, Stryker recommends homeowners consider something else.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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The amino acids in eggs have a bioavailability that offers more protein bang for your buck (so to speak).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Hansen, who plays forward for the Cougars, had a hat trick in the Class 3A state semifinal and the lone goal in a 1-0 championship game victory over Lake Highland Prep.—
Gary Curreri,
Sun Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2025
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Besides, there’s no question that a lone bowman has the best chance.—
Ray Alt,
Outdoor Life,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Perez was a high-level drug trafficker with connections to an unnamed Mexican drug cartel, prosecutors wrote in court papers.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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In the newest litigation against Lake, Morales and USAGM, two of the unnamed plaintiffs are described as freelance journalists working under contract to VOA.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
21 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Speaking to The Texas Tribune, Randy Howry, the anonymous woman's lawyer, said they had been told the money wouldn't be paid until the completion of separate investigations led by Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Texas Rangers, who form part of the Texas Department of Public Safety.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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In a post shared on an anonymous Reddit forum, the woman writes that her husband lost his wife, Sarah, five years ago.—
Virginia Chamlee,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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“One.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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