Thesaurus results for ONE-ON-ONE

one-on-one

adverb

ˌwən-ȯn-ˈwən

Definition of one-on-one

as in face-to-face

in direct confrontation or competition bragged that no one could go one-on-one with her in a game of darts and win

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Or two birds face-to-face in close proximity, covering themselves with their wings as if to share a secret kiss away from prying eyes, could evoke a giggle.

— Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026
The last time Georgia’s gubernatorial candidates met face-to-face came in a hotel parking lot, where Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms confronted Republican Rick Jackson over a campaign ad.

— Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of face-to-face

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Believe it or not, head-to-head matchups don't actually determine which team is better than the other, especially when the teams are closely matched.

— Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
The two will go head-to-head in several of the night’s biggest categories, including Album of the Year and Best Solo Artist, as well as Best Alternative Release — a category returning to the ARIAs for the first time since 2016.

— Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of head-to-head

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To be sure, companies are pushing to bring employees back into the office, confronting the issue head-on from COVID-era isolation.

— Joshua Hong, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Don’t avoid uncomfortable realities; addressing them head-on will spare you unwelcome surprises later.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026

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