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."
Rewrite the sentence in the singular.

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Each Elorea fragrance carries the nature, memory and craft of Korean culture, mixed to evoke old memories and create new ones through the singular power of scent. ABC News, 28 May 2026 Lynn is the intellectual godfather of what is now known as the neo-Brandeisian movement, which identifies corporate consolidation as the singular, villainous force behind everything that has gone wrong in the United States. Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026 The man is nameless to emphasize both the singular and the universal nature of his situation. Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 17 May 2026 With former members Barnard and Scott Tuma (who contributed those subterranean guitar textures to Souled’s ’90s albums) long gone from the lineup, Sanctions thrives on the singular chemistry between Grigoroff and Adducci. Zach Schonfeld, Pitchfork, 17 Apr. 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 5 Jun. 2026.

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