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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This undersells the singular malignance of her outbursts, which drove away Black and white allies alike.
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Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
From the star-making power of American Idol to the high-energy spectacle of The Masked Singer and the singular format of The Voice, these beloved series turn ordinary performers into household names while giving viewers a front-row seat.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Slipping surreptitiously from documentary to drama, the story of Junyi, a Catalan of Chinese decent, and his embrace of his roots, moved by the singular draw of family history, and with that a multi-cultural identity.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Previously known as the Charles Roman House after its original owner—who held the singular property until about 1975—the home entered a new chapter in 2022.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2026
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Moira Donegan, New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2026
From the star-making power of American Idol to the high-energy spectacle of The Masked Singer and the singular format of The Voice, these beloved series turn ordinary performers into household names while giving viewers a front-row seat.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Mar. 2026
Slipping surreptitiously from documentary to drama, the story of Junyi, a Catalan of Chinese decent, and his embrace of his roots, moved by the singular draw of family history, and with that a multi-cultural identity.
—Ed Meza, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
Previously known as the Charles Roman House after its original owner—who held the singular property until about 1975—the home entered a new chapter in 2022.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 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 16 Mar. 2026.
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