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 outShe was singled out for special treatment.
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Chavarria also has his favorites, singling out former Brazilian star Marcelo Vieira along with current stars — Spain’s Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona, England’s Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid and Mexican Edson Alvarez of Fenerbahce.
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
City Council member worries laws ‘punish cities’ Strader and Whitlock pointed out that Meridian residents are unlikely to be happy about some of the changes that came out of the session, though neither singled out any particular bill.
—Rose Evans
june 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2026
Land also recognized the Crown Point High School community by singling out Kaitlin Flewelling for her community service of 254 hours and Aiden Hielema for 226 hours.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
The jury in its resignation announcement singled out Russia and Israel, citing investigations by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
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Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
City Council member worries laws ‘punish cities’ Strader and Whitlock pointed out that Meridian residents are unlikely to be happy about some of the changes that came out of the session, though neither singled out any particular bill.
—Rose Evans
june 6, Idaho Statesman, 6 June 2026
Land also recognized the Crown Point High School community by singling out Kaitlin Flewelling for her community service of 254 hours and Aiden Hielema for 226 hours.
—Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
The jury in its resignation announcement singled out Russia and Israel, citing investigations by the International Criminal Court for crimes against humanity in the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
—ABC News, 4 June 2026
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“Single out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20out. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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