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.

Examples of the singular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Alex being the singular protagonist means that, despite her menopausal phase, Youth feels like a coming-of-age narrative. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026

As artistic director of Emilio Pucci since 2021, Miceli has infused the brand with the same happy spirit as evidenced by the singular shows staged over the years in stunningly beautiful locations from Capri to Portofino. — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

Critics challenged her privileged background, her celebrity and the degree to which the media treated her as the singular face of a movement that had always been larger and more diverse than any one person. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 3 Sep. 2026

Joining Ben Stiller’s hapless Greg Focker and Robert De Niro’s gruff Jack Byrnes as the next-generation taker of the lie-detector test is the singular Ariana Grande, whose comedy bona fides are of course on full display. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for the singular

• cingular