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Synonyms & Antonyms for onetime
Synonyms: Adjective
Synonyms: Adverb
Antonyms: Adjective
frequent, periodic, periodical, recurrent, recurring, regular, repeated, steady
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Examples of onetime in a Sentence
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a onetime actor now turned singer with any luck, that was a onetime mistakeAdverb
an athlete who onetime competed in marathons on a regular basis
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
The onetime hero in Houston was the hero for the Xolos in a 3-2 come-from-behind win against visiting Cruz Azul. — Ivan Orozco, San Diego Union-Tribune, "Torres helps Xolos rally to beat Cruz Azul," 28 Aug. 2019 The skinny: Iran has adopted a defensive style under Portuguese coach and onetime MLS manager Carlos Queiroz, who has the team in a second straight World Cup. — Kevin Baxter, latimes.com, "World Cup Group B preview: Cristiano Ronaldo has a pretty clear path to advance," 5 June 2018 The committee’s final interview took place Thursday with Corey Lewandowski, Mr. Trump’s onetime campaign manager. — Nicholas Fandos, New York Times, "Despite Mueller’s Push, House Republicans Declare No Evidence of Collusion," 12 Mar. 2018 Jill Messick, a veteran film producer, studio executive, and onetime manager of Rose McGowan, died by suicide Wednesday in Los Angeles. — Time, "Jill Messick, Producer and Former Manager of Rose McGowan, Dies by Suicide," 9 Feb. 2018 Even many of the onetime diehards (ahem) let their devotion lapse when their CDs scratched and their iPods fritzed. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, "Why Tool Could Be More Relevant Today Than Ever Before," 21 Aug. 2019 Saturday, onetime Mets star Matt Harvey, signed to a minor-league deal Thursday, will start, and Sunday, Sean Manaea, who is working his way back from shoulder surgery, will be on the mound. — Susan Slusser, SFChronicle.com, "A’s keeping eye on Las Vegas rotation this week with roster hopefuls in action," 15 Aug. 2019 The 66-year-old defendant is a onetime friend of former president Bill Clinton, a pre-presidency Donald Trump, Britain's Prince Andrew and other widely known public figures. — Kevin Mccoy, USA TODAY, "Jeffrey Epstein appeals no-bail decision in child sex-trafficking case," 23 July 2019 The Fan-Tan’s entertainment is run by a onetime showgirl named Sandy Devereaux St. Clair. — Darren Franich, EW.com, "GLOW's Alison Brie and Betty Gilpin are one of the best TV duos of the decade — here's why," 19 July 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Adverb
The onetime all-star appeared in 72 games for the Celtics last year while averaging 11.5 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.4 assists. — Los Angeles Times, "Celtics star Gordon Hayward lists offseason home in Rancho Santa Fe for $4.5 million," 30 July 2019 Other names that appear on the official invite include onetime LAUSD board president Marlene Canter, real estate developer Michael Dieden, James Frost, West L.A. Democratic Club president Cara Robin, and William Yi. — Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, "Kamala Harris Returning to L.A. for Fundraisers With Hollywood A-Listers," 16 July 2019 San Francisco neighborhoods like SoMa or streets like Polk, onetime gay linchpins in a city synonymous with sexuality, are more geared toward the influx of tech dollars. — Brock Keeling, Curbed, "The rise and fall of Laguna Beach, a gay California hotspot," 26 June 2019 The screenwriters are Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, onetime Community staffers who pepper the dialogue with laughlines. — Darren Franich, EW.com, "Spider-Man: Far From Home," 24 June 2018 It is held at Manial Palace Museum and Gardens, the magnificent former residence on Rhoda Island, completed in 1937, of Prince Mohammed Ali Tewfik, a onetime heir to Egypt’s throne. — Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, "Can Egypt Convince the World That It Is Starting Over?," 19 Mar. 2019 But for the actress, fashion is more about the overall beauty and craftsmanship of the piece than just a onetime hit. — Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Gemma Chan’s Epic Golden Globes Started With Chocolate and Ended With Pizza," 7 Jan. 2019 It was named after onetime ownerJohn Dwight, the founder of the company that created Arm & Hammer baking soda. — Katherine Clarke, WSJ, "Two Harlem Townhouses Ask One Record-Breaking $27 Million Price," 11 Jan. 2019 In the Place Where Prince Lived by Rebecca Bengal Photographer Alec Soth, Prince’s onetime next-door neighbor, takes writer Rebecca Bengal looking for the places Prince had called home. — Vogue, "Our Favorite Longreads From 2018," 21 Dec. 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'onetime.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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