: 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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Family and close friends – This is a true one-man grassroots campaign with no PACs, lobbyists, or special interests.
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Chef Hamir Patel, a one-man show in the kitchen, masterfully pairs Indian cuisine with unexpected flavors including Mexican and Italian influences.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Bad news for Werder Bremen, who could not make a one-man advantage count at Europa Park, losing 1-0 to Freiburg.
—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
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Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
Chef Hamir Patel, a one-man show in the kitchen, masterfully pairs Indian cuisine with unexpected flavors including Mexican and Italian influences.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
Bad news for Werder Bremen, who could not make a one-man advantage count at Europa Park, losing 1-0 to Freiburg.
—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
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“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-man. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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