sole 1 of 2

adjective

ˈsōl How to pronounce sole (audio)
Definition of solenext
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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sole

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noun

as in toe

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Recent Examples of sole
Adjective
That left Meta as the sole defendant ahead of trial, which was set to begin with jury selection in Los Angeles Superior Court next week. — Clare Duffy, CNN Money, 22 July 2026 Shaich has been Level99’s sole equity partner, and more partner than investor, since DuPlessie’s earliest days developing the idea. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 22 July 2026
Noun
The Cat & Jack brand name is printed on the sole of the sandals. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 16 July 2026 For formal events, heels from Kate Spade, Christian Louboutin, Jimmy Choo and Steve Madden, usually featuring a platform sole to offer her a boost. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 15 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for sole
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sole
  1. exclusive
  2. only
  3. toe
  4. personal
  5. lone
  6. underside
  7. single
  8. one
Adjective
  • The Sanctuary Club is an exclusive, adults-only space on the Star Princess available to passengers in Sanctuary Collection staterooms.
    — Tracey Teo, AJC.com, 23 July 2026
  • Co-directed by Alexandra Orton, the film combines Maddox’s personal video diaries, therapy sessions, and exclusive interviews while descending into Manson’s early background and sensationalized media persona as a monster.
    — Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 22 July 2026
Definition of exclusive
Adjective
  • Rohlfing is running as a Republican and is the only candidate from the party running for Jackson County Executive.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
  • Running is not the only sport that is reshaping how Gen Z socialize.
    — Mustafa Qadri, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of only
Noun
  • But, for those who are dipping their toe into these massive markets for the first time, the experience can be overwhelming, even intimidating.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • Zendaya, 29, wore a black raw silk wrap dress complete with floral detailing at the midriff, paired with black pointed-toe Christian Louboutin heels.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of toe
Adjective
  • For remote routes, a satellite messenger or personal locator beacon is worth the investment.
    — Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 24 July 2026
  • Merz took the opportunity to make a series of changes after a senior ally quit as the leader of his bloc's parliamentary group over personal conduct that undermined his credibility.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Definition of personal
Adjective
  • Scott was the lone wideout TCU brought in from the transfer portal, which is a sign of how much the staff believes in its receivers.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
  • Johnson scored 26 points on 11-of-20 shooting in his lone exhibition game.
    — Josh Robbins, New York Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of lone
Noun
  • Many pests hide and lay eggs on the undersides of leaves, so thorough coverage is essential.
    — Farima Ferguson, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
  • The underside is pure cotton and feels a bit more delicate, almost silky.
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 13 July 2026
Definition of underside
Adjective
  • In April, a single-family home in the 200 block of Carmelita Place sold for $2,100,000, a price per square foot of $1,268.
    — Bay Area Home Report, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
  • In the sixth, Burger’s single allowed Nimmo to score and the Rangers grabbed the lead.
    — Cal Phillips Updated July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2026
Definition of single
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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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