the singular
noun
grammar
: a form of a word that is used to refer to one person or thing
"Mouse" is the singular of "mice."
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Whether crafting the broad harmony of ‘La Française’ or the singular focus of ‘Comtes de Champagne’, Taittinger blends with purpose, mission and meaning.
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Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Lanthimos and Stone’s last collaboration, the singular genre-bender Poor Things, based on the novel by Alasdair Gray, won four Oscars, two Golden Globes, and was named by the National Board of Review as one of the top 10 films of 2023.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Crocodiles, alligators, and destructive Burmese pythons thrive in the Everglades, but a new study shows that the singular ecosystem is also vital to South Florida’s economy, helping sustain millions of people who live around its periphery.
—Denise Hruby, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
The company was developed with the singular, bold, and simple goal of making hiring more human from the beginning.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
Lanthimos and Stone’s last collaboration, the singular genre-bender Poor Things, based on the novel by Alasdair Gray, won four Oscars, two Golden Globes, and was named by the National Board of Review as one of the top 10 films of 2023.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 26 June 2025
Crocodiles, alligators, and destructive Burmese pythons thrive in the Everglades, but a new study shows that the singular ecosystem is also vital to South Florida’s economy, helping sustain millions of people who live around its periphery.
—Denise Hruby, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025
The company was developed with the singular, bold, and simple goal of making hiring more human from the beginning.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for the singular
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“The singular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20singular. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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