How to Use the singular in a Sentence

the singular

noun
Definition of the singularnext
  • Was that the deal-breaker, the singular force that wrecked the Pac-12?
    — Jon Wilner | , oregonlive, 5 Aug. 2023
  • The bar was the singular artifact that the whole cast gathered around in the 275-episode run.
    — Brittany Bowker, BostonGlobe.com, 5 June 2023
  • Note: The Row’s handbag, loafers and cashmere coat, and the singular red sock.
    — Daniel Rodgers, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2023
  • And the film pays tribute to the singular passion of her activism.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 June 2023
  • This makes the singular images of his early days and the behind-the-scenes footage of his shows all that much more special.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 15 Dec. 2023
  • Win or lose, the Liberty have become the singular bright spot in the bleak landscape of New York City’s sports teams.
    — Claire Fahy, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2023
  • Olivia's performance, which earned her Player of the Match, stands out as one of the singular performances in the 2023 World Cup.
    — Jr Radcliffe, Journal Sentinel, 25 July 2023
  • The use of the singular quote distorted the sentiment behind the encampment, said the group.
    — Sarah Lapidus, The Arizona Republic, 2 May 2024
  • Descend slowly and enjoy to the very last the singular and astounding Cataract Gulch.
    — Jim Holden, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2024
  • Over time, these toes vanished—leaving the singular hoof.
    — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 June 2023
  • The teaser shows a tough-looking tailgate with Grenadier boldly stamped in it, while the singular round taillights from the SUV remain.
    — Caleb Miller, Car and Driver, 30 June 2023
  • It's listed at $65, a few orders of magnitude less than the singular NFT.
    — Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2023
  • Each of these selections spotlights the singular beauty, mystery, and joie de vivre that was Jane Birkin.
    — Erik Morse, Vogue, 20 July 2023
  • Nine of the pavilions come with their own pools, including the singular Amanyara Pavilion.
    — Sarah Khan, Robb Report, 26 June 2023
  • But there can be a deep aesthetic of beauty, too, in the isolate, the singular, the solitary, no-longer-connected or not-yet-fitted.
    — New York Times, 1 Feb. 2024
  • But along with these topics, Green’s essay is also about the singular joy of seeing and making theater.
    — Hanya Yanagihara, New York Times, 29 Nov. 2023
  • So that’s the singular role the verdant herb played for generations, becoming something of a punchline along the way.
    — Aaron Hutcherson, Washington Post, 24 Feb. 2023
  • Biden once praised ‘good Republicans’ Do those policies amount to the singular threat that Democrats accused Trump of posing?
    — Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2023
  • But in the opera this figure feels like the odd one out, rather than the singular nihilistic force opposing everyone else onstage.
    — Zachary Woolfe, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Both are used to being the singular risk taker, leaping into passing lanes and poking the ball out of opponents’ hands.
    — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2023
  • And their gamble paid off, with viewers reveling in the dazzling costumes and sets, the singular performances of the gifted cast, and the magic of Midge and Susie as the unlikeliest of teams.
    — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2023
  • Not even Jordan Peele could invoke the singular awe of the original Twilight Zone's timeless appeal.
    — Will Harris, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Rebecca Cohen The intense dance routine, the singular gloved hand ...
    — Jason Abbruzzese, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024
  • But changing subjects, what that reminds me of is the singular genius of Ben Edlund to set this episode during Oktoberfest.
    — EW.com, 5 Apr. 2024
  • Conferences can’t just bring in a new institution and continue to look to TV as the singular financing source.
    — Brent Schrotenboer, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2023
  • First came the tears — theirs, not mine — and a solemn vow from my 14-year-old to dedicate her life to pursuing a career in Congress, with the singular ambition of taking down Ticketmaster.
    — Carrie Simonelli, BostonGlobe.com, 17 May 2023
  • The artwork that resulted feels to you generic and impersonal, lacking the singular imprint of your friend’s creative mind.
    — Meghan O'Gieblyn, WIRED, 20 Feb. 2024
  • Communication is a pillar—if not the singular foundation of success—in business and in life.
    — Yec, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Of course, the singular nature of real estate means there is no clearly observable inside market.
    — John Walkup, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
  • The gelato flavors change daily, and include the classic (hazelnut, dark chocolate) and the singular (earl grey and spice cookie; pear and gorgonzola; ricotta and coffee syrup).
    — Catherine Garcia, theweek, 13 Jan. 2024

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