: 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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Using pillows for sidelines and couch cushions as defenders, the future wide receiver took on every position of the sport in his one-man games.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
One of those new teammates is Gourdine, who was often a one-man show offensively last season for the Bulldogs.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
In doing so, Trump is like a one-man United Nations, doing the work in the Middle East and elsewhere around the world that the sad sack UN cannot or will not do.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
After attempting one-man rule and declaring martial law, he was judged guilty of obstructing democracy.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 25 Jan. 2026
One of those new teammates is Gourdine, who was often a one-man show offensively last season for the Bulldogs.
—Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2026
In doing so, Trump is like a one-man United Nations, doing the work in the Middle East and elsewhere around the world that the sad sack UN cannot or will not do.
—Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 22 Jan. 2026
After attempting one-man rule and declaring martial law, he was judged guilty of obstructing democracy.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026
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“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-man. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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