sole 1 of 2

adjective

ˈsōl How to pronounce sole (audio)
Definition of solenext
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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sole

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noun

as in toe

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Recent Examples of sole
Adjective
The film is the sole Indian entry in TIFF’s Platform competition. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026 The unidentified driver, who was the sole occupant of the GMC, was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries, DPS said. — Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2026
Noun
On his feet, the actor slipped into a pair of black leather dress loafers with a smooth finish and a low-profile sole. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 The impact-absorbing cushioning is also a plus for my grandma, as is the rubber sole, which prevents accidental falls or slips. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sole
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sole
  1. exclusive
  2. only
  3. toe
  4. personal
  5. lone
  6. underside
  7. single
  8. one
Adjective
  • In an exclusive interview with CNBC, UBS CEO Sergio Ermotti has warned against investor complacency as geopolitical and economic risks rise.
    — Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Jacob Coxon posted a seven-part message on X yesterday – see it below – that racked up nearly 76 million views overnight, a response fueled in part by a Wall Street Journal exclusive interview with the now-former Anthropic employee.
    — Greg Evans, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of exclusive
Adjective
  • The three were leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance in Support of Patriotic Democratic Movements of China, which for three decades organized a Tiananmen vigil that was the only large-scale, public commemoration of the 1989 crackdown in China.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • According to William, the only way his dad could uncoil his nerves was with a joint.
    — Stephen Rodrick, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of only
Noun
  • The shoe also covers a majority of the foot to protect from the elements, despite the open toe.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2026
  • On the streets of New York, Zoey Deutch expertly pulled off a purple cardigan with red pants, while Dua Lipa rocked a head-to-toe Ferragamo ensemble at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, wearing a purple dress with red mules and an east-west bag.
    — Elise Fabre, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of toe
Adjective
  • Traditionally, there are no political speeches at the ground zero commemoration, where victims' relatives read aloud the long list of names and added personal messages.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • My personal concern is especially based on the fact that their huge need for additional electricity generation could very well ruin our ability to reduce carbon emissions and avoid a climate crisis.
    — Martin Kushler, Washington Post, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of personal
Adjective
  • The 27-year-old was often the lone bright spark for Madrid in games amid the dysfunction around him in a season that began with Xabi Alonso as manager and ended with Alvaro Arbeloa in charge.
    — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Alec Burleson splashed a solo home run into McCovey Cove beyond the right-field arcade in the sixth for the lone run and third hit off Webb, becoming the third Cardinals player to reach the bay.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of lone
Noun
  • The facility had evidence of old meat residue on the underside of the cut plate of the meat bandsaw.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Physical features An adult black rat snake has a glossy black back and a white underside, lips, chin, and throat.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of underside
Adjective
  • At the peak of the outbreak, before the recall, more than 1,000 infections were reported in a single day.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • Olson had another one, a single off Nick Martinez on Thursday.
    — Jesús Cano, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of single
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of one

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