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 As a one-man operation, Clements can only work so many cases. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 14 July 2026 Following the loss, many in Mexico still are wondering why, despite having a one-man advantage for 36 minutes —plus 11 minutes of stoppage time — the team was unable to tie England. — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 The French led twice in the first half but trailed at the break against a Wallabies lineup that used a one-man advantage to score two tries. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 Norway, up to that point, was, for better and worse, Selvik’s one-man show. — Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-man

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Adjective

Scientists at the Fudan University in Shanghai have developed a two-dimensional flash memory that can store data at room temperature using a solitary electron.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
At its center is Armony (Mastandrea), a solitary, 55-year-old truck driver who is forced to care for his 6-year-old niece, Carlotta (Cherchi), after his sister’s disappearance.

— Ed Meza, Variety, 23 July 2026

Definition of solitary

Adjective

The petition filed in California state court asks to hold her in contempt and issue an injunction barring her from exercising unilateral control over estate property.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
China declared a unilateral ceasefire on November 21 and withdrew from the eastern sector behind the McMahon Line while retaining about 14,700 square miles (38,000 square km) of territory in Aksai Chin.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026

Definition of unilateral

Adjective

The article emphasizes that leaders must prioritize organizational interventions, such as de-emphasizing long hours and offering clinical sleep support like CBT-I, rather than just personal solutions.

— Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Engle then diverted the money to personal purchases, including a yacht, vehicles, jewelry, and other luxury items, authorities said.

— Doug Myers, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of personal

Adjective

France added a two-run single later in the inning before capping the scoring with a sacrifice fly in the sixth.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
On the pitch, Haaland scored seven goals from 18 shots for a 39% conversion rate, the best at a single World Cup among players taking at least 15 shots since Gary Lineker converted 40% in 1986.

— Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of single

Adjective

The state collects roughly $9 billion in individual income taxes each year — about two-thirds of general revenue.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
Most might agree, for example, that the American Dream includes achieving financial stability or being happy, but what that looks like is more individual.

— Jennifer Liu Valentina Duarte, CNBC, 26 July 2026

Definition of individual

Adjective

Because the track is one-way, hikers arrange boat and bus transport at each end.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026
Trail Creek Trail Another Nabesna Road go-to is the Trail Creek Trail, a six-mile one-way route that includes creek hiking, tundra ascents, and potential sheep sightings.

— Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 23 July 2026

Definition of one-way

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on end

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