: 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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The one-man wrecking ball who is headed to Washington State broke three tackles and juked two other defenders for a 44-yard score.
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Since starting as a one-man operation, Elevate Tutoring has spread its influence to the East Bay to engage with college students at UC Berkeley, CSU East Bay and Laney College, and Schaffer said the nonprofit will add more tutors in the next few years for future expansion across the Bay Area.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
While Samuel remains the favorite, Musau, Kipngetich and Kipchoge are poised to ensure the title chase is not a one-man show.
—Jacob Louraine, Kansas City Star, 20 Nov. 2025
The Good Night, Oscar Tony winner and two-time Emmy winner is set to star in The Unknown, a new one-man thriller from David Cale about a writer on the edge that explores the fine line between fascination and obsession.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
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Troy Renck, Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2025
Since starting as a one-man operation, Elevate Tutoring has spread its influence to the East Bay to engage with college students at UC Berkeley, CSU East Bay and Laney College, and Schaffer said the nonprofit will add more tutors in the next few years for future expansion across the Bay Area.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 30 Nov. 2025
While Samuel remains the favorite, Musau, Kipngetich and Kipchoge are poised to ensure the title chase is not a one-man show.
—Jacob Louraine, Kansas City Star, 20 Nov. 2025
The Good Night, Oscar Tony winner and two-time Emmy winner is set to star in The Unknown, a new one-man thriller from David Cale about a writer on the edge that explores the fine line between fascination and obsession.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 17 Nov. 2025
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“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-man. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.
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