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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After all, the nine prior films in the franchise — consisting of three Conjuring films, three Annabelle spinoff films, two spinoffs of The Nun and the singular The Curse of La Llorona (an unofficial entry in The Conjuring Cinematic Universe) — have all been box office hits.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Without strong leadership, Japan is ill equipped to meet the singular domestic and international challenges of the current moment.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
After all, what is Metal Gear without the singular voice of series creator Hideo Kojima?
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
At that time, the company rebranded all departments under the singular brand name Innovative Artists Entertainment.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Aug. 2025
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Without strong leadership, Japan is ill equipped to meet the singular domestic and international challenges of the current moment.
—Mireya Solís, Foreign Affairs, 1 Sep. 2025
After all, what is Metal Gear without the singular voice of series creator Hideo Kojima?
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
At that time, the company rebranded all departments under the singular brand name Innovative Artists Entertainment.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 22 Aug. 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 12 Sep. 2025.
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