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

Petrarch pictures the ghosts of Homer and Ennius together, and Homer’s ghost points out to Ennius a solitary figure, Francescus, working on a great epic poem, Africa.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 July 2026
Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.

— STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 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

For remote routes, a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon is worth the investment.

— Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
Merz took the opportunity to make a series of changes after a senior ally quit as the leader of his bloc's parliamentary group over personal conduct that undermined his credibility.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026

Definition of personal

Adjective

In April, a single-family home in the 200 block of Carmelita Place sold for $2,100,000, a price per square foot of $1,268.

— Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
In the sixth, Burger’s single allowed Nimmo to score and the Rangers grabbed the lead.

— Cal Phillips Updated July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026

Definition of single

Adjective

Almost a decade ago, Jon Bernthal and Tom Holland starred in a little movie called Pilgrimage, in which the former is a mute and the latter is his sole companion.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 23 July 2026
May el-Toukhy is the sole female director, one out of 20, in Venice competition this year.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026

Definition of sole

Adjective

Boat shuttles run across the bay from Arcachon to Cap Ferret and take around 30 minutes (a one-way adult ticket is around $12).

— Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
The Florida flights begin in November, with introductory one-way fares starting at $69 for a limited time.

— C. A. Bridges, USA Today, 16 July 2026

Definition of one-way

Adjective

In some physical altercations, both residents were aggressors, while other fights were one-sided.

— Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
Ferran Torres’ goal in the 106th minute delivered Spain its second World Cup title Sunday in a win over Argentina that was tense but one-sided.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 July 2026

Definition of one-sided

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