: of or relating to just one individual: such as
a
: consisting of only one individual
a one-man committee
b(1)
: done, presented, or produced by only one individual
a one-man job
a one-man show/play
(2)
: featuring the work of a single artist (such as a painter)
a one-man show of oils
c
: designed for or limited to one individual
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Billy Crystal’s new one-man show 860, directed by Scott Ellis (Fallen Angels, Art), will begin a limited 14-week Broadway engagement at the Imperial Theatre on Thursday, October 1, officially open on Wednesday, October 21, and run through Sunday, January 3, 2027.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The song marks the first visit for Jennie – including as a member of Blackpink, which has yet to reach the list – and the second for Tame Impala, the one-man group which now is centered around lead vocalist, producer and songwriter Kevin Parker.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
In his autobiography and in a one-man show, Lithgow has credited Long Wharf for starting his professional acting career.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Prince, the at times outrageous, androgynous, one-man-band performer and producer, backed up his genius rep by pulling off one of the most unlikely coups in rock history after unleashing the multi-platinum 1984 Purple Rain soundtrack and Oscar-winning film.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 June 2026
The song marks the first visit for Jennie – including as a member of Blackpink, which has yet to reach the list – and the second for Tame Impala, the one-man group which now is centered around lead vocalist, producer and songwriter Kevin Parker.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
In his autobiography and in a one-man show, Lithgow has credited Long Wharf for starting his professional acting career.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Prince, the at times outrageous, androgynous, one-man-band performer and producer, backed up his genius rep by pulling off one of the most unlikely coups in rock history after unleashing the multi-platinum 1984 Purple Rain soundtrack and Oscar-winning film.
—Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
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“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-man. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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