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 Growing out of his one-man stage show of the same name, the film won the Best of NEXT Audience Award in its world premiere at Sundance before going on to distribution through IFC Films. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 24 Aug. 2026 After that came Ndamukong Suh, the erstwhile one-man gang who seemed more interested in guidance from friend and billionaire financier Warren Buffett than his coach Adam Gase. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026 Bryce Eldridge started his day by turning a one-man double play at first base after handling a sharp grounder and tagging out the runner retreating to first while stepping on the bag. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 16 Aug. 2026 His first one-man show, a study of American industry abroad, required him to play sweatshop workers in Hanoi and protesters in Quito. — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for one-man

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Adjective

This gutsy, solitary woman has dedicated her life to her career.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
For all of their practical applications in the laboratory, a solitary organoid floating in a nutrient broth on a lab bench isn’t a complete human.

— Mike McRae September 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of solitary

Adjective

When Brazil ratified the agreement, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva described it not as a trade policy achievement but as a reaffirmation of multilateralism in an era of unilateral tariffs.

— JONAS NAHM, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026
There was a clear opposition to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) implemented by the European Union, alongside other unilateral measures that members believe have impeded trade.

— Mayu Saini, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of unilateral

Adjective

Alas, poor Bryan is about to learn the hard way that change — as the saying goes — is as hard to outrun as an ever-growing zombie rat king with 37 different limbs and a weirdly personal vendetta.

— David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 16 Sep. 2026
In 1981, Soviet spy Vladimir Kuzichkin offered up critical insider information on Iran’s Tudeh Party to Britain’s MI6 in exchange for discreet assistance with a personal affliction that was at the heart of his marital troubles.

— Mary Lawrence Ware, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of personal

Adjective

The rehearsals were intense, with a ton of new choreography and a crash course in how movies are made, since every single one of us in the cast was making our major-film debut.

— Victor Garber, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2026
While national rankings can offer one way for students and families to compare schools, Niche said, colleges serve different purposes and that students should consider factors beyond a single ranking.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of single

Adjective

Design From Macro To Micro Before building an AI agent, break the business process into smaller processes and then into individual decisions.

— Nitin Gupta, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
The Ninjas embarked on a treacherous journey, flipping and slashing through data and linking millions of private businesses to the millions of individual taxpayers who owned them.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of individual

Adjective

And then there’s Mahomes, whose breakthrough run proved to be his sole highlight for much of the first half.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
All federal, state and/or local income and other taxes, if any, are the redeemer’s sole responsibility.

— Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of sole

Adjective

Per the Tallahassee Democrat, Donna and her husband were about to board a one-way flight to Vietnam, a non-extradition country, with a stop in Dubai, when she was arrested.

— Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
Empty legs are also one-way flights so passengers will need to find an alternate way back home.

— Elliott Harrell, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of one-way

Adjective

In third place sits Brighton-Chelsea, but this transfer relationship has been heavily one-sided.

— Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
Two players wore the same number during a punt return at Utah in a one-sided loss to open the 2023 season.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of one-sided

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