single out

verb

singled out; singling out; singles out

: to treat or to speak about (someone or something in a group) in a way that is different from the way one treats or speaks about others

The coach singled out the players who played poorly.

The reviewer singled her performance out for praise/criticism.

—often used as (be) singled out

She was singled out for special treatment.

Examples of single out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In April, Argentina renewed attention on him after its President Javier Milei’s government designated the entire Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organization and singled out Vahidi by name. —Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026

Rihanna is being singled out for her innovative skills. —Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 14 Apr. 2026

The company uses this feature to single out employees for excellence in customer service. —Robert Niles, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026

Johnson’s office was quite frustrated by the story, thinking the angle misrepresented the overall dynamic in Congress, including by singling out the Speaker over a bill that will originate in the Senate. —Emily Brooks, The Hill, 14 Apr. 2026

Rhymes for single out

• roundabout
• runabout
• sauerkraut
• thereabout
• turnabout
• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout