: 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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The truth, of course, is that while rich entrepreneurs love to pose as one-man bands, every one of them acquired their wealth with the help and labor of thousands of others.
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Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Starr had his phone out to do his own personal livestream of these cover versions of his songs to a one-man audience.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 July 2025
Saadiq’s one-man show might be the predecessor to a much larger ensemble show.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
His skill brings him to the attention of Robert Vaughn, an unscrupulous one-man cartel.
—Arthur Knight, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
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Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2025
Starr had his phone out to do his own personal livestream of these cover versions of his songs to a one-man audience.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 8 July 2025
Saadiq’s one-man show might be the predecessor to a much larger ensemble show.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2025
His skill brings him to the attention of Robert Vaughn, an unscrupulous one-man cartel.
—Arthur Knight, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
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“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-man. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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