as in solitary
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of one-man
Varas explained a factor in that will be fueling the confidence of Lozano that San Diego FC will not be a one-man show.
—
Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Barkley was a one-man wrecking crew that night, rushing for a career-high 255 yards (that's the ninth-best single-game total all-time) and scoring two touchdowns.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
These historical examples should not be conflated with an actual ability to impose one-man rule, though.
—Victor Menaldo, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
The way Hutson is commanding play from the back end by serving as a one-man breakout machine and using his excellent skating in the offensive zone to set up scoring chances at will is honestly Quinn Hughes-esque at times.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for one-man 
Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
Barkley was a one-man wrecking crew that night, rushing for a career-high 255 yards (that's the ninth-best single-game total all-time) and scoring two touchdowns.
—Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 17 Jan. 2025
These historical examples should not be conflated with an actual ability to impose one-man rule, though.
—Victor Menaldo, The Conversation, 16 Jan. 2025
The way Hutson is commanding play from the back end by serving as a one-man breakout machine and using his excellent skating in the offensive zone to set up scoring chances at will is honestly Quinn Hughes-esque at times.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 14 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for one-man
Recent Examples of Synonyms for one-man
Adjective
-
In any event, the solitary vehicle didn’t get very far.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
-
The Championship leaders’ advantage has been trimmed to a solitary point.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Johnson, as Speaker, has the unilateral power to appoint the panel chair and members.—
Emily Brooks,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
-
In a second Trump administration, however, OMB leadership may be less focused on restraint and more on asserting unilateral presidential power.—
Bridget C.E. Dooling,
The Conversation,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Over time, these experiences cause the brain to become hyper-aware of any signs of disapproval, interpreting neutral or ambiguous situations as personal rejection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
-
These category-specific gatherings, which have been a long-standing pre-Oscars tradition, provide a more personal setting to celebrate their individual accomplishments.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
For example, all three major airports in the Washington, D.C. area saw records for the most firearms detected in a single year.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
-
Investigating financial fraud and mismanagement in small local governments, The Star found that local leaders, either out of necessity or convenience, sometimes place broad financial authority in the hands of a single person and then fail to properly keep tabs on their actions.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
While there may have been individual cases among those convicted of violent acts that would warrant a pardon or commutation after a thorough review of the facts, Trump should have drawn the line there.—
The Editors,
National Review,
22 Jan. 2025
-
Tailor gratitude efforts to individual preferences to ensure everyone feels valued.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Their young son, now the sole heir, faces the daunting task of ruling a kingdom teetering on the edge of collapse.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2025
-
Information comes in dribs and drabs, because the viewers’ sole means of receiving it are through the eyes of this mysterious force.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
There is no discernable rationale for that unnecessary, one-way value transfer to Skydance.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
-
The fare sale has tons of one-way deals starting at $19 including on flights between Palm Springs, CA and San Francisco, CA, as well as between San Juan, PR and St. Thomas or St. Croix in the Virgin Islands.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
But the relationship is less one-sided in the movie.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA TODAY,
7 Dec. 2024
-
That streak is now all but certain to reach seven consecutive wins after a four-touchdown game in primetime that was so one-sided the Bills pulled Allen to avoid risking injury with Buffalo leading 35-10 early in the fourth quarter.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC News,
2 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near one-man
Cite this Entry
“One-man.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/one-man. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share