1
as in exclusive
belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named
the landowner has sole rights to the property, so he can do whatever he wants to with it
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2
as in only
being the one or ones of a class with no other members
the eldest son became the family's sole support
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as in toe
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Recent Examples of sole
Noah White, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Head coach Shawn Poppie inherited a program that had a sole NCAA Tournament berth since 2002-03.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
From the same brand behind the bestselling under-$20 pair, this option also offers a yoga mat sole that molds to your foot shape, plus arch support and a cushioned heel that aims to soothe tired feet on long walks.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The Gators have specific periods in practice when that’s the sole purpose, in which scoring doesn’t matter.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 22 Mar. 2026
Head coach Shawn Poppie inherited a program that had a sole NCAA Tournament berth since 2002-03.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Noun
But this gorgeous pair of tanned leather mules has a cork insole and a natural rubber sole for a super high-quality step.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
From the same brand behind the bestselling under-$20 pair, this option also offers a yoga mat sole that molds to your foot shape, plus arch support and a cushioned heel that aims to soothe tired feet on long walks.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sole
Adjective
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During the afternoon of their opening night exhibit, Thekla and Moriarty arrived at the studio, housing Sunset Flip to discuss and show their artwork featured on the show in this exclusive video interview for Miami Herald.—
James Varsallone,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Vogue Runway is exclusive to subscribers.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Same for Lainey Wilson’s badges-only showcase that failed to fill Stubb’s BBQ.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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As Petzold had come to understand, the only way to survive is to build something new.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Heat very much need Andrew Wiggins back from his toe issue.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Wiggins will miss an eighth consecutive game with a toe injury.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Local 142's donation drive in Honolulu, which accepts blankets, non-perishable food, personal hygiene products, and waterproof clothing.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
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This could also be a time of personal transformation, when some part of yourself ends, and another begins.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That had Powell playing off the bench for the third time in his past four appearances, his lone appearances as a reserve as a member of the Heat.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
24 Mar. 2026
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Dixon produced 20 tackles and six pass breakups in his lone campaign with the Tar Heels.—
Mike Kaye
March 24,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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With pouches, users often remove them quickly and discreetly, and the nearest place to discard them becomes a golf course, the underside of a bar table, or the sidewalk.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026
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Wipe The Microwave Clean Use a cloth dampened with warm, soapy water to clean the underside of your microwave.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Its owners, Eric Finkelstein and Matt Ross, are sandwich freaks in the best possible way; on the shop’s vast menu, not a single sandwich is a dud.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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University of Richmond law professor Carl Tobias told the Washington Examiner the delay is not unusual, pointing to the court’s calendar and procedural pace rather than any single strategic decision.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
3 Aug. 2019
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Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.—
Johannes Himmelreich,
BostonGlobe.com,
30 Mar. 2018
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“Sole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sole. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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