once-in-a-lifetime

ADJECTIVE

special

Synonyms

STRONGEST

unbelievable

WEAK

unique

Example Sentences

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Demand is particularly strong for destinations tied to once-in-a-lifetime moments such as a total solar eclipse in Europe, international soccer matches and major global concert tours, the company added.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Sienna was ecstatic to get tickets for a once-in-a-lifetime trip with her family to Florida from Santa at Christmas.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime piece that is going to show him, and everything about him, in a really iconic way,” Braun said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

“I keep on telling my wife that this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity,” he says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

“This guy is too bashful to say anything, but in order for us to play this once-in-a-lifetime gig, we need your help.”

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith