1
as in exclusive
belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named
the landowner has sole rights to the property, so he can do whatever he wants to with it
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2
as in only
being the one or ones of a class with no other members
the eldest son became the family's sole support
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as in toe
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Recent Examples of sole
Mayte Salido, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
These have eight pairs of eyelets and a Vibram sole.
—Alyssa Brandt, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
And as Bentli points out, the fact that Childers himself is the sole writer can’t hurt in a category where artistic credibility is everything.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Characterized by its black upper, white rubber sole and matching laces, this timeless Vans model is a certifiable style steal at 25% off.
—Mayte Salido, Vogue, 7 Oct. 2025
These have eight pairs of eyelets and a Vibram sole.
—Alyssa Brandt, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
That thick sole relieves pressure and pain, especially pain associated with conditions like plantar fasciitis.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2025
And as Bentli points out, the fact that Childers himself is the sole writer can’t hurt in a category where artistic credibility is everything.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sole
Adjective
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Fans can also buy VIP tickets that will entitle them to meet-and-greet opportunities, exclusive tour merchandise and front-row seats.—
Frank DiGiacomo,
Billboard,
13 Oct. 2025
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For this collab, the designer drew inspiration from Blundstone‘s All-Terrain series, originally crafted for culinary professionals, to create the exclusive #2453 clog.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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CEOs and global leaders will gather for a dynamic, invitation-only event shaping the future of business.—
Olivier Wenden,
Fortune,
14 Oct. 2025
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Gipson was the only defensive lineman on kick coverage.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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These chunky square-toe boots deliver the mix of spontaneity, style, and confidence that her character’s known for.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
15 Oct. 2025
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Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers would decide on Wednesday whether Brock Purdy (toe) will practice this week.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The performance opened with Hoying singing live, adding a personal touch to the tribute.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Oct. 2025
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Every personal finance article is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Andreina Rodriguez,
CNBC,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mize has been impressive this season, giving up only 1 during his lone postseason appearance while posting a 14-6 record during the regular season.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Miran singled himself out as a lone voter who favored a much more aggressive easing path.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There was blood on the underside of a barstool.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Oct. 2025
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Since the underside is steel, its filter is stuck in place using magnetic strips.—
Thomas Soderstrom,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But with so much of that renewable generating technology also imported from a single country, there is a risk that one strategic geopolitical vulnerability is simply replaced with another.—
Andrew Saunders,
Fortune,
15 Oct. 2025
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At the time, the university didn't offer a single course on Puerto Ricans, Chicanos, Native Americans or Asian Americans, according to the report.—
Gina Lee Castro,
jsonline.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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“Sole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sole. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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