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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Elena Anaya rounds out the singular cast. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Mar. 2026 But as the essays so poignantly remind us, the grief of losing a canine companion is matched only by the singular joy of having one in the first place. Air Mail, 14 Mar. 2026 This undersells the singular malignance of her outbursts, which drove away Black and white allies alike. 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 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 29 Mar. 2026.

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