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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The Prince of Darkness — who died last week at age 76 after longstanding health battles, including Parkinson’s disease — was laid to rest earlier this week in his native Birmingham, where thousands packed the streets to honor the singular artist.
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2025
That leverage came from the singular importance of the US market to the global economy.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
From the singular lingo to the craftsmanship of the boards to the leagues and clubs that still have a home in bars and VFW halls, cribbage has a human touch and an old-fashioned aesthetic.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
Their new proximity invites a quiet meditation on celebrity, risk and the singular allure of firsts.
—Laurie Gwen Shapiro, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 July 2025
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Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 2 Aug. 2025
That leverage came from the singular importance of the US market to the global economy.
—Phil Mattingly, CNN Money, 31 July 2025
From the singular lingo to the craftsmanship of the boards to the leagues and clubs that still have a home in bars and VFW halls, cribbage has a human touch and an old-fashioned aesthetic.
—Andrew Montequin, jsonline.com, 29 July 2025
Their new proximity invites a quiet meditation on celebrity, risk and the singular allure of firsts.
—Laurie Gwen Shapiro, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 July 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 19 Aug. 2025.
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