ONE-MAN Synonyms: 42 Similar and Opposite Words

one-man

adjective

Definition of one-man

as in solitary

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Recent Examples of one-man This approach was meant to counter Vucic's one-man rule and restore a sense of community and solidarity. — Jovana Gec, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026 Helping to amp up the audience was FilmQuest founder and director Jonathan Martin, a one-man cheerleading squad for both Utah filmmaking and genre fare. — William Earl, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026 This was not what Giannis Antetokounmpo signed up for, standing as a one-man show while chaos reigned all around. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026 Additional photography took place earlier this year after Abrams finished another one-man torture exercise, Resident Evil, with Duffield’s friend and Siren Head collaborator, Zach Cregger. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-man

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Adjective

In terms of its creation, Technology was mostly a solitary affair, with Leigh writing and producing every song on the six-track release.

— Joe Lynch, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2026
Writing the book has been a very solitary experience—done after Viva falls asleep—and finally getting to squeeze my pals and feel less alone in it is a balm to my nerves.

— Tarajia Morrell, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of solitary

Adjective

Supporters say the measure adds balance to the negotiations process and removes the unilateral authority of the county Board of Supervisors.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
These unilateral measures would set the table for a formal economic security treaty.

— THEODORE BUNZEL, Foreign Affairs, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of unilateral

Adjective

Hours later, Choudri submitted his resignation, effective immediately, citing personal and family priorities.

— Julie Watts, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2026
Even the room keys have a personal touch—they are engraved with an image of Erin, Paddy san’s late dog.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of personal

Adjective

For example, two fluorescent particles positioned close together may appear as a single feature under a microscope.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
Davis’s frustration is aimed less at any single subscription—offerings run the gamut from remote start to horsepower upgrades—than at the market’s direction.

— Emma Witman, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of single

Adjective

The number of tasks completed, time required for individual activities, frequency of human intervention, and ability to recover from unsuccessful attempts would provide useful measures of their effectiveness.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
McKenzie and his outfit are usually conversing with agents, advisors, business and wealth managers about who may have capital needs as opposed to individual athletes themselves.

— Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of individual

Adjective

Visitors can see the sole visage, a curio card of Strother, found by Denham on eBay, sitting alongside his obituary in the town newspaper, encased in glass.

— Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 3 Nov. 2026
The sole performer who survives this chapter is Miguel Bernardeau, intensely charismatic as the physically frail but spiritually fortified Rafael.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of sole

Adjective

Lebanese tape culture was a one-way mirror, reflecting the cultural imports pouring in while nothing produced at home was allowed to leave.

— Shy Clara Thompson, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026
The new Starlink speed limits have even reportedly interfered with Ukraine’s air defenses that use fast-moving drone interceptors to take down Russian one-way attack drones, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of one-way

Adjective

The teams meet at noon at David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium in a game that has become one of the most one-sided series in the Big 12.

— Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2026
Serena Williams is routed 6-0, 6-2 by Simona Halep in the WTA Finals round-robin, one of the most one-sided losses in the 18-time Grand Slam champion’s career.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of one-sided

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on end

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