Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Marketing campaigns, social media posts of couples and public celebrations constantly reinforce the idea that intimate partnership equals fulfillment, and that singleness is a lack.—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 12 Feb. 2026 And to more women today, intentional singleness is worth every penny.—Essence, 10 Feb. 2026 The actress hasn't spoken publicly about her dating life, aside from a few TikTok videos poking fun at her singleness.—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 7 Jan. 2026 Bureaucrats are doomed to fail pioneering efforts requiring singleness of purpose and continuity of effort especially having risky and unforeseen outcomes of competing interests.—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for singleness