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: limited to a single time, occasion, or instance : one-shot
one-off gigs
a one-off payment
one-off
noun
Examples of one-off in a Sentence
an actress who commissioned a one-off dress from the designer for the Oscars
the tour is a one-off event to commemorate the band's 20th anniversary
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After that deal ended last month, a one-off event streamed for free on NXT’s YouTube channel.
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
That mix of data and human contact gives Castle Rock a sharper identity than a clinic built around one-off visits and quick scripts.
—Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The Astor 38 retains the racing spirit, quality craftsmanship, and advanced marine engineering of his one-off, but will be available to the masses.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
This has led to a series of one-off screenings around the country, hosted by Firstenberg, Dennis, and actors from the film.
—Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
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Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 28 Apr. 2026
That mix of data and human contact gives Castle Rock a sharper identity than a clinic built around one-off visits and quick scripts.
—Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2026
The Astor 38 retains the racing spirit, quality craftsmanship, and advanced marine engineering of his one-off, but will be available to the masses.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 28 Apr. 2026
This has led to a series of one-off screenings around the country, hosted by Firstenberg, Dennis, and actors from the film.
—Stephen Silver, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for one-off
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“One-off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-off. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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