: 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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Bad news for Werder Bremen, who could not make a one-man advantage count at Europa Park, losing 1-0 to Freiburg.
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Suddenly the leadership structure was completely upended, because Andrew had been sort of a one-man band.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
The remaining Knicks would then need to change their identity and play style to fit around the Greek Freak, a one-man band currently out with a calf injury but averaging 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists this season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
After all, in his mind, America is but a one-man show.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
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Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Suddenly the leadership structure was completely upended, because Andrew had been sort of a one-man band.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
The remaining Knicks would then need to change their identity and play style to fit around the Greek Freak, a one-man band currently out with a calf injury but averaging 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists this season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
After all, in his mind, America is but a one-man show.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
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“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-man. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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