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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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
Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
That same month, Mouret stepped down from his namesake label to pursue new ventures, leaving Self-Portrait founder Han Chong as the sole creative director.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
Waterproof with a lugged sole, these will provide enough grip on icy streets and withstand the elements when the weather shifts from sleet to snow.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
The teacher was the sole survivor.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
That same month, Mouret stepped down from his namesake label to pursue new ventures, leaving Self-Portrait founder Han Chong as the sole creative director.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
In the lab, beeswax biofoam is imagined as a shoe sole or wallet.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
Waterproof with a lugged sole, these will provide enough grip on icy streets and withstand the elements when the weather shifts from sleet to snow.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sole
Adjective
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In its October response to the suit, the club maintained that its rules grant the board of governors exclusive control over bylaw changes.—
Chase Jordan
January 13,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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At this exclusive, high-energy event, the world’s most innovative leaders will convene to explore how AI, humanity, and strategy converge to redefine, again, the future of work.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While there are various courses offered to inmates in Mississippi’s prisons, the only higher education degree available at Parchman is an associate’s or bachelor’s in theology from the New Orleans Baptist Seminary.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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The only legislator voting against it was Carl DeMaio, who represents East County.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Powell closed with 21 points, with Herro scoring 17 after missing 13 games with a toe contusion.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Jan. 2026
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It’s made with a removable padded footbed to soften each step, a roomy round toe, and a mesh upper that keeps airflow moving through the shoe.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Investigators also found that Cowles linked his company card to his personal PayPal account and transferred funds to third parties.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Use moodier colors and personal details to create a cozy, lived-in feel.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Travis Konecny scored the lone Philadelphia goal 55 seconds into the second period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Commissioner Ralph Rosado was the lone no-vote, questioning Reyes’ management experience and pointing to the absence of a national search.—
Tess Riski
January 8,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Attach a light to the underside of your jar’s lid.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Metal panels in the underside of the roof can help reflect the noise coming from the fans underneath.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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According to another shopper, the battery lasts long enough to clean their entire apartment in one single charge.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Cosmic said the Santa Rosa home is the first single-family home being built using its AI technology.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 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 16 Jan. 2026.
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