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

Worth singling out for praise is the hotel’s charming and discreetly omnipresent service, which creates something of the intimacy of a grand private household. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

Stralow singled out his offensive line of seniors Chase Watkins, Judd Mahon, Thomas Drahms, Knox Browning and junior Marshall Kirk as the glue that holds the whole thing together. — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

In the 1990s, however, boys were singled out as the main demographic. — Angelica Frey, JSTOR Daily, 10 Sep. 2026

During preseason practices, Benson was singled out by defensive teammates for loving to talk trash, according to a Buffaloes Wire story. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for single out

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