: of or relating to just one individual: such as
a
: consisting of only one individual
a one-man committee
b(1)
: done, presented, or produced by only one individual
a one-man stage play
(2)
: featuring the work of a single artist (such as a painter)
a one-man show of oils
c
: designed for or limited to one individual
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In 2014, the Top Gun star was forced to cancel his one-man show after losing his voice, Kilmer revealed in the memoir.
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The boisterous, flamboyant front man could often be mistaken for the ringleader of a one-man circus.
—Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Even before his announcement, concerns were growing about the impact his one-man trade war was having on the economy and corporate profits.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2025
This is a team game, not a one-man selfish game.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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Bailey Richards, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The boisterous, flamboyant front man could often be mistaken for the ringleader of a one-man circus.
—Shana Naomi Krochmal, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2025
Even before his announcement, concerns were growing about the impact his one-man trade war was having on the economy and corporate profits.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2025
This is a team game, not a one-man selfish game.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
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“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-man. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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