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

The company creates some of the highest-quality handmade shirts in the market and was even singled out as one of the Best Shirtmakers in the World by The Financial Times last year. —Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 1 June 2026

Little Dot has been singled out by Banijay, which is in the process of merging with All3, as a key component of future business. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 1 June 2026

One can stick up for female athletes and defend female sports without singling out and effectively mass cyberbullying a high school athlete. —Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 31 May 2026

The show closed early after a panning in the press, but Waddingham’s turn as Toulouse-Lautrec’s lover, Suzanne Valadon, was singled out for praise. —K.j. Yossman, Variety, 30 May 2026

Rhymes for single out

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