: 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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Finn Balor hit a one-man stereo DDT/reverse DDT on Rollins and Zayn.
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
His one-man play, Above the Call; Beyond the Duty, opened at the Kennedy Center in Washington in 2008 and played L.A.’s Mark Taper Forum three years later.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
In this reimagining of Bono’s one-man stage show, the U2 frontman pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life and the family, friends and faith that have challenged and sustained him.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 24 May 2025
In this one-man show, Whitfield steps onstage not just as a performer, but as a guide—challenging, inspiring, and activating the ABFF community to transform their pain into purpose.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
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Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
His one-man play, Above the Call; Beyond the Duty, opened at the Kennedy Center in Washington in 2008 and played L.A.’s Mark Taper Forum three years later.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
In this reimagining of Bono’s one-man stage show, the U2 frontman pulls back the curtain on a remarkable life and the family, friends and faith that have challenged and sustained him.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 24 May 2025
In this one-man show, Whitfield steps onstage not just as a performer, but as a guide—challenging, inspiring, and activating the ABFF community to transform their pain into purpose.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 22 May 2025
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“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/one-man. Accessed 31 May. 2025.
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