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
Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 May 2025
The Soul Naturalizer Goodtimes Sandals feature a plush, cushioned sole to keep your feet comfortable and ache-free for hours, plus an elevated, feminine design that will match with any dress code or color palette.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Among the loudest voices are those from Fix Front Street, a group of local animal advocates who have criticized the leadership of Sacramento’s sole city shelter for years.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025
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Adjective
They’re constructed with a cushioned EVA sole with a contoured cork footbed that, much like all Birkenstock Arizona sandals, form fit to the foot for even more comfort.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 28 May 2025
The Soul Naturalizer Goodtimes Sandals feature a plush, cushioned sole to keep your feet comfortable and ache-free for hours, plus an elevated, feminine design that will match with any dress code or color palette.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 May 2025
Noun
Alvarez said her husband had been the family's sole provider, supporting her, their baby Denver, and her older son, Scout, from a previous relationship.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025
Among the loudest voices are those from Fix Front Street, a group of local animal advocates who have criticized the leadership of Sacramento’s sole city shelter for years.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sole
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Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more!—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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Meanwhile, tribal groups with exclusive rights to offer gambling in states like California are concerned prediction markets entering their territories will upend their economies.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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The Teamsters aren’t the only union occupied with emerging technologies’ impact on the future of work.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
25 June 2025
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These are the only vaccines that still use the preservative today.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
25 June 2025
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The Irishman was slated to return against Michael Chandler at UFC 303, but the fight was surprisingly canceled due to McGregor breaking his toe.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
24 June 2025
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The new species was identified by its skin texture, body shape, finger and toe shape, coloring and other subtle physical features, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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These incisive personal essays perfectly probe our present political moment.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
People.com,
29 June 2025
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His personal collection is made up of over 300 pieces, including works by Jackson Pollock and Willem de Kooning.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2025
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The Changing Face Of Threats Modern attackers are not lone hackers in basements.—
Bhupendra Singh,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Disney Dream is the lone Disney ship for now sailing from the line’s new second home in Fort Lauderdale.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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The Solution: Check the plants carefully for signs of pests, and make sure to look on the underside of your plant leaves, too.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 June 2025
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Stamps or maker’s marks are often located on the underside of items.—
Sarah Lyon,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Back on top 4-2, Castellanos made it 5-2 with a single off Garza.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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The Yankee Stadium crowd booed loudly as Gary Sanchez cruised into first base with a single into shallow center field.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
21 June 2025
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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 4 Jul. 2025.
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