: 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 stage 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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What started nearly 35 years ago as a one-man operation in a modest shop has since evolved into a thriving manufacturing powerhouse, specializing in custom metal parts, CNC milling, metal stamping, and sheet metal fabrication.
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 30 June 2025
The first night of his four-night stand at SoFi Thursday night was predicated on the idea that the Weeknd has the vocal skills and force of personality to pull off what essentially amounts to a one-man show for 135 minutes.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 June 2025
In mostly rural Washington County, along North Carolina’s hurricane-prone coast, Lance Swindell is a one-man emergency management office.
—Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 27 June 2025
Directed by Melissa Meli with technical design by Adam Sherwin, the one-man show runs 75 minutes.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
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Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 30 June 2025
The first night of his four-night stand at SoFi Thursday night was predicated on the idea that the Weeknd has the vocal skills and force of personality to pull off what essentially amounts to a one-man show for 135 minutes.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 27 June 2025
In mostly rural Washington County, along North Carolina’s hurricane-prone coast, Lance Swindell is a one-man emergency management office.
—Jennifer Berry Hawes, ProPublica, 27 June 2025
Directed by Melissa Meli with technical design by Adam Sherwin, the one-man show runs 75 minutes.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 26 June 2025
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“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-man. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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