the one and only
noun
—used before the name of a famous person to say that there is no one else like that person
the one and only Elvis Presley
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Grab Breakfast At Modica Market Modica Market, the one and only grocery ever opened in the town circle, continues serving customers dawn to dusk, after more than 30 years in business.
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
The passage of this bill would remove the one and only Republican member of Maryland’s congressional delegation and would disenfranchise around a million Republican voices in our state.
—Teresa Reilly, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Inspired by the iconic stage musical, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime to portray the one and only Effie White—a woman whose story and voice remain an ever-present force in my life.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
The beloved Bridgerton siblings are back, with this season's tale following the love story of the one and only rake, Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson).
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
The passage of this bill would remove the one and only Republican member of Maryland’s congressional delegation and would disenfranchise around a million Republican voices in our state.
—Teresa Reilly, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Inspired by the iconic stage musical, I was given the opportunity of a lifetime to portray the one and only Effie White—a woman whose story and voice remain an ever-present force in my life.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 11 Feb. 2026
The beloved Bridgerton siblings are back, with this season's tale following the love story of the one and only rake, Benedict Bridgerton (Luke Thompson).
—Rebecca Aizin, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 2026
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“The one and only.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20one%20and%20only. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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