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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The show at Theo features Dani Pike in the one and only role, with a live band in the back of this intimate space.
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
The move conveniently brought him closer not only to Hollywood, but also to his current girlfriend of two years, the one and only Kylie Jenner.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2025
From April 17 to 20, WrestleMania After Dark will feature live performances from Metro, MGK, Flo Rida and Valentine Khan, and will close out with the Gronk Beach party, a fan-favorite event hosted by the one and only Rob Gronkowski.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Some fans think that this person might be the one and only Travis Kelce.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2025
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Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2025
The move conveniently brought him closer not only to Hollywood, but also to his current girlfriend of two years, the one and only Kylie Jenner.
—Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2025
From April 17 to 20, WrestleMania After Dark will feature live performances from Metro, MGK, Flo Rida and Valentine Khan, and will close out with the Gronk Beach party, a fan-favorite event hosted by the one and only Rob Gronkowski.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 25 Mar. 2025
Some fans think that this person might be the one and only Travis Kelce.
—Caroline Bell, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2025
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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 1 May. 2025.
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