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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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
The US are distinct underdogs against runaway world number ones and tournament favourites England on Friday.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2025
British number ones Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper will face each other in this week's new-look US Open mixed doubles event in New York.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2025
But it has some way to go before it catches the longest-running number ones of all time.
From BBC ● Jun. 6, 2025
Its varry popular, an' does varry weel for this world; ther's a deal o' hansom gravestooans stand ovver once successful number ones.
From Yorksher Puddin' A Collection of the Most Popular Dialect Stories from the Pen of John Hartley by John Hartley
