: 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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Directed by The Assassination of Jesse James helmer Andrew Dominik, the film is a visual exploration of Bono’s one-man show by the same name that was inspired by his bestselling memoir Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story.
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Jean-Noel Soni founded Top Notch in 2009, focusing his one-man business on distinctive cuts for colored gemstones.
—Tanya Dukes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Our suggestion: a one-man audio performance of Merchant of Venice!
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo is an unstoppable force, a one-man wrecking crew capable of slicing through defenders with a combination of length, strength, and skill that might be unmatched in NBA history.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 26 Feb. 2025
Jean-Noel Soni founded Top Notch in 2009, focusing his one-man business on distinctive cuts for colored gemstones.
—Tanya Dukes, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
Our suggestion: a one-man audio performance of Merchant of Venice!
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2025
Giannis Antetokounmpo is an unstoppable force, a one-man wrecking crew capable of slicing through defenders with a combination of length, strength, and skill that might be unmatched in NBA history.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
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“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-man. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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