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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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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
Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
In March 2023, Huffman was replaced when Tucker returned to the company in a co-CEO structure with former Deloitte consultant Owen Ryan (until October 2025 when he was made sole CEO).
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2026
The latex footbed is cushioned to mold to your feet, and the rubber sole is slip-resistant.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The state police should not be given sole authority to examine what may have happened at the State Office Building that has, initially, led to the reassignment of troopers who had been working there.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 24 Jan. 2026
In March 2023, Huffman was replaced when Tucker returned to the company in a co-CEO structure with former Deloitte consultant Owen Ryan (until October 2025 when he was made sole CEO).
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
Featuring a memory foam sole, a breathable jersey knit upper, and a heel pillow for an extra-secure fit, the stretchy, shock-absorbent shoe is the ideal accessory for long walks through airport terminals.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Jan. 2026
The latex footbed is cushioned to mold to your feet, and the rubber sole is slip-resistant.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sole
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Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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Celebrity Cruises' Lane explains that booking shore excursions in advance means getting access to exclusive offers only available prior to sailing.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Trump was not the only person present at the executive order signing ceremony to have personal testimony regarding drug and alcohol addiction.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Jan. 2026
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That is the only charge Mangione faces that carries the potential death penalty.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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VorisVina Square-Toe Ballet Flats The lace bow detailing on this flat is so, so cute, and the square toe is a welcome change of pace from the standard rounded route.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
31 Jan. 2026
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Outside of the standard spa offerings, look out for the Mg12 Massage, which incorporates magnesium to soothe the body, or the head-to-toe Peaceful Warrior CBD Treatment.—
Asonta Benetti,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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In New York, the publication dogged former Mayor Bill de Blasio’s progressive policies and his personal life, covering everything from his gym visits to his divorce in cringe-inducing detail.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Using a data removal service can help limit exposed personal details across data broker sites.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Huskies are the lone undefeated team left in women's college basketball.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Huskies are the lone undefeated team left in women’s college basketball.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
26 Jan. 2026
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Don’t forget to check stems and the undersides of leaves.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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An Italian Tricolore flag on the underside of the pop-up rear spoiler is the finishing touch.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
28 Jan. 2026
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Draco will be a single spacecraft reentry, with a specific trajectory, mass, and design, Anselmo said.—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Utah cut the deficit to a single basket by halftime and tied it at 54-54 on a driving layup from Bailey 72 seconds into the second half.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
31 Jan. 2026
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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 5 Feb. 2026.
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