number one
noun
oneself, especially one's own well-being or interests.
number ones
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pluralof number one.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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For the good work done in making the T20 team the world number ones, this was a familiar defeat for the one-day side, highlighting the task required to make them contenders in 19 months' time.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Top tennis players, including world number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have ended their protest over perceived low prize money at Wimbledon, their representatives said Monday.
From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026
Canada are closest to runaway world number ones England in the rankings.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2025
The US are distinct underdogs against runaway world number ones and tournament favourites England on Friday.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025
We were sorting the apples carefully and putting the "number ones" in fresh, new barrels.
From A Busy Year at the Old Squire's by C. A. (Charles Asbury) Stephens
