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adjective

ˈsiŋ-gəl How to pronounce single (audio)
Definition of singlenext
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as in unmarried
not married there was such a shortage of single men in the neighborhood that he had his pick of girlfriends

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2
as in sole
belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named any view expressed on the newspaper's editorial pages is the single opinion of the writer of the column

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3
as in separate
not physically attached to another unit the average price of single homes in the area

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as in lone
not being in the company of others a restaurant where the single diner is made to feel welcome and given the same level of service as couples or groups

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single

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noun

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as in individual

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as in unit

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3
as in maiden

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Recent Examples of single
Adjective
Because online retailers usually sell across state lines and often internationally, a single try-on feature can be governed by several privacy regimes at once. — Lauren Schuster, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026 DeBrusk breathed new life into Rogers Arena with just over 10 minutes left on the game clock, blasting a point shot in to cut Vancouver's deficit to a single goal. — CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
Pratt got the scoring started in the second inning with an RBI single, scoring Brice Turang. — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 28 Oct. 2026 The band hasn’t said whether a second full-length record is coming or the new single is all fans are getting at this point. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for single
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single
  1. unmarried
  2. sole
  3. separate
  4. lone
  5. individual
  6. unit
  7. maiden
  8. exclusive
Adjective
  • Rama informs her of his marital status and playfully directs her to Lakshmana, presenting him as unmarried.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Graham was originally appointed to fill her unmarried brother’s seat as a placeholder after his sudden death last summer.
    — Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of unmarried
Adjective
  • Cooper eventually went behind Franklyn’s back to negotiate a separate deal with Portnoy, returning to the podcast as its sole host in May 2020.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Seven-year supply deal The global battery market is shifting away from a sole focus on high-nickel energy density to prioritize cost, fast-charging speed, and supply chain resilience.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Nov. 2026
Definition of sole
Adjective
  • But Calvo, who was then running for mayor, personally contributed two separate $395 donations to help pay for her campaign door hangers, according to public records.
    — Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • For the first 30 years, UT would receive at least 3% of revenues from both developments above $25 million, subject to separate revenue caps of $30 million for the entertainment district and $40 million for the condominium hotel.
    — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of separate
Adjective
  • Massie was the lone Republican to vote with all Democrats against it.
    — Sophia Vlahakis, CBS News, 10 Nov. 2026
  • Tan makes an appearance for the midsole, and a lone hit of green comes at the pivot point of the outsole.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 9 Nov. 2026
Definition of lone
Noun
  • Haiti's National Commission for Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration told the AP an individual contacted them on behalf of the armed group, but that the commission works alongside the prime minister's office.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
  • The labels can therefore overlap, and individuals can choose the term that most accurately describes their own sexuality.
    — Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of individual
Noun
  • Nichols ran tests comparing sounds laid down on 24-track analog tape with those captured by a new 32-track digital unit manufactured by 3M, and found the latter superior.
    — Mark Richardson, Pitchfork, 8 Nov. 2026
  • With no airflow, the unit can’t get rid of its heat, and that’s a fast way to damage a compressor, adds Sholtis.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of unit
Noun
  • So, about a year into his professional career, Brennan had already earned a PGA Tour membership, and less than a year on from that maiden victory, he's earned two more wins.
    — Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 12 Oct. 2026
  • There was a procession to the church of white clad handmaidens (tärnor), star boys (stjärngossar) and gingerbread men (pepparkaksgubbar) with candle wreaths on the maidens’ heads – now battery powered rather than actual flames.
    — Natasha Langan, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of maiden
Adjective
  • However, Lelapo guests are not permitted to walk to Kapano or Dithaba, to maintain the exclusive, adults-only atmosphere.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Louise Fitzhugh‘s celebrated children’s book is getting a graphic novel adaptation next year — and PEOPLE has an exclusive first look.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of exclusive

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“Single.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single. Accessed 12 Nov. 2026.

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