the singular
noun
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: 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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Scholars have long been tempted to link these fascinating personal dramas to the singular genius of Wright’s work, particularly in how the architect would come to shape 20th-century home life in the US.
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Carrie Hojnicki, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
As Josh Marshall observed, abundant examples of the singular lack of character in our national leaders is vividly on display.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Even among these bastions of heritage, however, few private domains can match the singular grandeur of Hillandale.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
The world lost one of its best actors this week in Robert Duvall, leading fans and longtime collaborators like Francis Ford Coppola to share clips and memories of the singular talent.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
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Carrie Hojnicki, Architectural Digest, 20 Feb. 2026
As Josh Marshall observed, abundant examples of the singular lack of character in our national leaders is vividly on display.
—Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Even among these bastions of heritage, however, few private domains can match the singular grandeur of Hillandale.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 18 Feb. 2026
The world lost one of its best actors this week in Robert Duvall, leading fans and longtime collaborators like Francis Ford Coppola to share clips and memories of the singular talent.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
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 24 Feb. 2026.
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