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as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
the novelist's singular command of the language makes her a compelling voice in contemporary fiction
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as in unusual
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
appearing on the game show has been the most singular experience of my life
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as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
preserving our national heritage is not a singular responsibility but our collective duty
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as in only
being the one or ones of a class with no other members
this crime was a singular case, and using it as a reason for revising the criminal code would be ill-advised
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Recent Examples of singular
Wayne Gretzky’s records, like his faults, are singular.
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Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2025
France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen has long had a singular ambition: to become France’s next president.
—Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Mar. 2025
Engineering talent, marketing resources, and strategic focus were divided across competing products rather than united behind a singular vision.
—Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Actually, that and the content of two of the most singular Muswell Hill skulls should be the core of the show.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
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Chris Jones, The Atlantic, 6 Apr. 2025
France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen has long had a singular ambition: to become France’s next president.
—Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 31 Mar. 2025
Engineering talent, marketing resources, and strategic focus were divided across competing products rather than united behind a singular vision.
—Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Actually, that and the content of two of the most singular Muswell Hill skulls should be the core of the show.
—Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for singular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singular
Adjective
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Harvard University President Alan Garber released an open letter today that provided an exceptional example of leadership integrity when faced with extraordinary external pressure.—
Dan Pontefract,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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This extraordinary group rallied together for a single glorious vision: to win four straight playoff games against the finest teams in college football.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Canvas’s menu feature flavors such as Arabic coffee and karak chai and biscuits, but Al Marri also enjoys experimenting with unusual combinations, looking outside the dessert realm for ideas.—
Nicola Chilton,
AFAR Media,
28 Mar. 2025
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In an unusual coincidence, Saldivar was denied parole on Thursday, the same day as Lopez's announcement.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Its network of over 900 successful professionals is worth over $5.7 billion as of this writing, and the group is quickly gaining notoriety for its significant influence not just on professional but personal growth.—
Kody Boye,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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Rescuers used two fire boats, a helicopter and personal watercraft to look for the boy, as well as personnel on the beach, Guzman said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Woods, Gene Sarazen, Gary Player, Ben Hogan and Jack Nicklaus were the only five golfers to ever complete the grand slam until McIlroy did so on Sunday.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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This is especially true when tourism is the primary—or in some cases the only—economic driver.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These lanterns are bright, and their unique design makes the solar hanging light the perfect outdoor decoration.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Ars Video Reviewers are critical staff with unique features.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Addressed an issue where all horse saddles were uncommon.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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To be fair, government tech projects are complicated, and overruns aren’t uncommon.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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For example, when the count is 2-1 and the batter doesn't swing at a borderline pitch, his fate will be dramatically shifted by the home plate umpire's subjective call.—
Jesse Kirsch,
NBC news,
26 Mar. 2025
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Participants acknowledge that judging of this kind is by its nature subjective.—
TIME.com,
TIME.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
3 Aug. 2019
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Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.—
Johannes Himmelreich,
BostonGlobe.com,
30 Mar. 2018
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“Singular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singular. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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