: 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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But despite being banished to the AEW bench for two years, Danhausen defied the odds through his one-man merchandising empire.
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Actor Ronnie Marmo’s one-man dramatic tribute takes a famous statement from Bruce as its title.
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Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
This isn’t a one-man poll on my opinion or somebody else’s.
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Greg Cote
june 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Actor Ronnie Marmo’s one-man dramatic tribute takes a famous statement from Bruce as its title.
—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
This isn’t a one-man poll on my opinion or somebody else’s.
—
Greg Cote
june 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
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.
—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
15 June 2026
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“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-man. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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