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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But often, this image of King as the singular hero of the civil rights movement has come at the expense of other stories, and of a more nuanced portrait of the struggle. — Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026 That was the unquestionable trend that emerged from Milan Fashion Week for spring 2027, and retailers could not get enough of them, praising Prada‘s offer that focused on the singular garment and its versatility. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026 Meanwhile, among New York’s Jewish elite, the singular focus for many continues to be antisemitism—rather than the ongoing killing of innocent civilians in their name. — Hannah Seligson, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026 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 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 8 Oct. 2026.

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