the one and only
noun
—used before the name of a famous person to say that there is no one else like that person
the one and only Elvis Presley
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The other mega-star who seems to have equal power with her political endorsement is Taylor Swift, who publicly endorsed Harris right after the one and only presidential debate between Harris and Republican candidate Donald Trump.
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
The bob was reminiscent of the bubble bob worn by stars like the one and only Barbie in the '60s and was the work of hairstylist Sami Knight.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Sep. 2024
Last debate spelled end for Biden When the history of the 2024 presidential election is written, the one and only debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump will be remembered as the event that truly changed the course of the race.
—The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2024
When the history of the 2024 presidential election is written, the one and only debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump will be remembered as the event that truly changed the course of the race.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
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Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Oct. 2024
The bob was reminiscent of the bubble bob worn by stars like the one and only Barbie in the '60s and was the work of hairstylist Sami Knight.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Sep. 2024
Last debate spelled end for Biden When the history of the 2024 presidential election is written, the one and only debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump will be remembered as the event that truly changed the course of the race.
—The Arizona Republic, 10 Sep. 2024
When the history of the 2024 presidential election is written, the one and only debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump will be remembered as the event that truly changed the course of the race.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024
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“The one and only.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20one%20and%20only. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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