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: limited to a single time, occasion, or instance : one-shot
one-off gigs
a one-off payment
one-off
noun
Synonyms
Examples of one-off in a Sentence
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In the last few years the doc industry has favored a handful of big-name filmmakers, like Porter, who are commissioned to make one-off films or docuseries.
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Addie Morfoot, Variety, 6 Apr. 2024
The reason, experts say, is that the provincial government has over time developed a thick network of family-friendly benefits, going far beyond the one-off bonuses for babies that the national government offers.
—Gaia Pianigiani, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
The set is on its way to becoming a bestseller, while fans are also picking their favorite tracks from the project to purchase one-off at the same time.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Sullivan, on the other hand, has actively toured festivals and performed one-off concerts over the past couple of years.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Player Exclusive shoes are custom one-off shoes produced for specific athletes by major footwear brands.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
With the stage slated to sit in front of the Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel, the one-off concert will be broadcast live on TV Globo.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
The one-off supergroup Alice Mudgarden Members of Seattle’s most famous bands have played together in several side projects and supergroups, with Temple of the Dog and Staley’s Mad Season even recording entire albums.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 22 Mar. 2024
Balog said Kirby is right to assert that the incidents are one-offs.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
Addie Morfoot, Variety, 6 Apr. 2024
The reason, experts say, is that the provincial government has over time developed a thick network of family-friendly benefits, going far beyond the one-off bonuses for babies that the national government offers.
—Gaia Pianigiani, New York Times, 1 Apr. 2024
The set is on its way to becoming a bestseller, while fans are also picking their favorite tracks from the project to purchase one-off at the same time.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Sullivan, on the other hand, has actively toured festivals and performed one-off concerts over the past couple of years.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
Player Exclusive shoes are custom one-off shoes produced for specific athletes by major footwear brands.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 25 Mar. 2024
With the stage slated to sit in front of the Belmond Copacabana Palace Hotel, the one-off concert will be broadcast live on TV Globo.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2024
The one-off supergroup Alice Mudgarden Members of Seattle’s most famous bands have played together in several side projects and supergroups, with Temple of the Dog and Staley’s Mad Season even recording entire albums.
—Spin Contributor, SPIN, 22 Mar. 2024
Balog said Kirby is right to assert that the incidents are one-offs.
—Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1934, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near one-off
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-off. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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