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
Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
The sole is grippy enough to handle wet, muddy surfaces, while the water-resistant, quilted upper will keep your feet remarkably cozy and dry.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 29 Aug. 2025
Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Councilmember Mai Vang was the sole vote against the renewal.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The style, which launched at the end of March, recasts the Gazelle with a natural crepe sole and a silk base embossed with tonal Clot iconography.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025
The sole is grippy enough to handle wet, muddy surfaces, while the water-resistant, quilted upper will keep your feet remarkably cozy and dry.
—Jennifer Heimlich, SELF, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
The emirate is one of only two regional mediators leading the sole diplomatic track trying to bring an end to the war in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
—Helen Regan, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Councilmember Mai Vang was the sole vote against the renewal.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sole
Adjective
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In behind-the-scenes photos exclusive to PEOPLE, Rosalía flaunts her figure and her long, flowing brunette hair while modeling.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
9 Sep. 2025
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Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The only exception was the 2019 AFCON quarter-final, when Troost-Ekong struck an 89th-minute winner for the Super Eagles.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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As of this writing, Williams was 10-of-11 with 86 passing yards and 30 rushing yards, including his team's only touchdown.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Quarterback Brock Purdy, who delivered a clutch, game-winning drive after throwing two interceptions, has a bad shoulder and toe that could force him to miss Week 2.—
Robert Marvi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Guy can’t take a few days for some R&R and a non-surgical breast reduction without everybody suddenly pulling out the toe tags?—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Even if there is no criminal investigation, the NFL has the authority — in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement — to independently investigate allegations in a civil matter and discipline Hill under the league’s personal conduct policy.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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So yeah, that case was personal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And his lone Royals appearance was a spot start that lasted 2 ⅔ innings.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The City Council ultimately voted 5-1 to deny the appeal, with lone opposition from Council Member Doug Taylor.—
Rose Evans
September 10,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For bonus organization, label the sheet sizes with masking tape on the underside of the shelf above each stack.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
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For gaps along soffits (the underside of a roof's overhang), exterior caulk or spray foam designed for outdoor use works well.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Those numbers are rough estimates, because they are based on a single observation.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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At a 12% marginal tax rate, for example, the $6,000 deduction for a single taxpayer who is 65 or older would result in $720 in tax savings.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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 16 Sep. 2025.
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