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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
If your taste runs a little more vintage, there’s also a one-off 1933 Chrysler Custom Imperial Dual-Windshield Phaeton with Coachwork by LeBaron.
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
These apparent one-off features were not included in the 2024 edition, to the dismay of many.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Disney’s content investments are likely to be much more durable, given its iconic franchises, unlike Netflix which focuses a lot on one-off shows.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
To be sure, Lego has worked with the F1 brand in the past on one-off products in collaboration with individual teams such as McLaren Racing.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 26 Nov. 2024
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Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
These apparent one-off features were not included in the 2024 edition, to the dismay of many.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Disney’s content investments are likely to be much more durable, given its iconic franchises, unlike Netflix which focuses a lot on one-off shows.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
To be sure, Lego has worked with the F1 brand in the past on one-off products in collaboration with individual teams such as McLaren Racing.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-off
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Monday's videos appeared to be the only content that was uploaded by the account in its roughy 11-month existence.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The only other running backs to win it this century were USC’s Reggie Bush in 2005 and Alabama’s Mark Ingram in 2009.Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 10 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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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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The days leading up to Christmas are some of the most special—when our homes are filled with twinkling lights, cheerful decorations, and the cozy, unmistakable feeling of holiday magic.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Both The Substance and The Deliverance were nominated in the categories of best contemporary make-up, best contemporary hairstyling and best special make-up effects.Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 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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Vehicles come equipped with unique shock absorbers to cushion the impact from a grueling rock climb.Morgan Korn, ABC News, 8 Dec. 2024
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In the late 19th century, before the invention of cinema and radio, every piece of music, performance, oration—even a natural view like a rainbow—was a unique event.Todd Eckert, WIRED, 8 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 21 Dec. 2024.
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