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
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
The sneaker with a barely there sole comes in a few builds, with laces and without, and its the latter version that’s built up the most steam.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 30 June 2025
The outing comes as Scott was awarded temporary sole physical and legal custody of his three kids — sons Jackson, 16, Miller, 12, and daughter Lucy, 11.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Adjective
The Argentinian pope departed from archaic and ornate accessories favored by Pope Benedict XVI — including his bright red leather loafers — opting for humble, simple robes and sensible black shoes with an orthopedic sole.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 12 June 2025
The sneaker with a barely there sole comes in a few builds, with laces and without, and its the latter version that’s built up the most steam.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
Noun
Pure album sales were the sole measurement utilized by the Billboard 200 albums chart through the list dated Dec. 6, 2014, after which that chart switched to a methodology that blends album sales with track equivalent album (TEA) units and streaming equivalent album (SEA) units.
—Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 30 June 2025
The outing comes as Scott was awarded temporary sole physical and legal custody of his three kids — sons Jackson, 16, Miller, 12, and daughter Lucy, 11.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sole
Adjective
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Our exclusive this morning with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 June 2025
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Rather than go bigger, Tierra Atacama went more intentional and more intimate, reducing the number of suites from 32 to 28 to create a more exclusive and expansive feel.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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Defender Tim Ream and Tyler Adams were the only holdovers in the lineup against Mexico from the starters in the 2022 World Cup second-round loss to the Netherlands.—
Ronald Blum,
Twin Cities,
7 July 2025
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Brown, so far the only Republican running, got into the race after former New Hampshire Republican Gov. Chris Sununu ruled out a run.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
7 July 2025
Noun
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And there are a lot of twists in it that keep you on your toes.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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In any case, my fingers and toes are firmly crossed that this new Ghost in the Shell anime will land properly once it is released next year.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
Adjective
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Treasured items like heirlooms and family mementos deserve a spotlight, so clearing clutter makes room to honor your personal history and pass down meaningful stories.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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That personal story drove Johnson’s decision to build a career working with assault survivors.—
Lauren Mascarenhas,
CNN Money,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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The Changing Face Of Threats Modern attackers are not lone hackers in basements.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Oregon State and Washington State had been the lone schools in the Pac-12 since 2024, after 10 schools defected to the Big Ten, Big 12 and ACC ahead of the 2024-25 academic year.—
Jason Clinkscales,
Sportico.com,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The Solution: Check the plants carefully for signs of pests, and make sure to look on the underside of your plant leaves, too.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Stamps or maker’s marks are often located on the underside of items.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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With single items regularly ringing in at more than $100, the brand is heavily associated with the athleisure style of workout gear.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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The track, which was released in May and premiered its music video on May 8, is the lead single from the R&B singer’s upcoming fourth studio album, according to Billboard.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
People.com,
1 July 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 10 Jul. 2025.
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