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as in extraordinary
being out of the ordinary
the novelist's singular command of the language makes her a compelling voice in contemporary fiction
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as in unusual
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
appearing on the game show has been the most singular experience of my life
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as in personal
of, relating to, or belonging to a single person
preserving our national heritage is not a singular responsibility but our collective duty
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as in only
being the one or ones of a class with no other members
this crime was a singular case, and using it as a reason for revising the criminal code would be ill-advised
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Recent Examples of singular
Critical Role’s previous three campaigns (Vox Machina, The Mighty Nein, and Bells Hells) all told independent stories that were connected by a singular universe and shared history.
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Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2025
That characters are defined by a singular trauma in the book that is often withheld.
—Jessie Gaynor
july 31, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
While shows like Sirens, The Residence, Matlock and The Handmaid’s Tale (once an Emmy darling) missed out on nominations in the series categories, some of their actors received a singular, standout nod for their performance.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
His sensibility blends rare classicism with a singular way of seeing the world.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for singular
Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2025
That characters are defined by a singular trauma in the book that is often withheld.
—Jessie Gaynor
july 31, Literary Hub, 31 July 2025
While shows like Sirens, The Residence, Matlock and The Handmaid’s Tale (once an Emmy darling) missed out on nominations in the series categories, some of their actors received a singular, standout nod for their performance.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
His sensibility blends rare classicism with a singular way of seeing the world.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for singular
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singular
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And until the two men fell out this spring, Trump granted Tesla CEO Elon Musk an extraordinary amount of power to dismantle the federal workforce.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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The choice is whether to exhaust yourself trying to conduct every note or to lay down a rhythm that enables your entire team to create something extraordinary together.—
Michael Hudson,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Travelers are increasingly experimenting with unusual or risky foods, leading to health issues.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Preparation for the construction of an expressway connecting two towns in southwestern Poland has revealed the remains of an ancient and unusual settlement, officials said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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The answer, happily, was this warm, personal film about a Brooklyn family in the seventies led by Delroy Lindo and Alfre Woodard.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
16 Aug. 2025
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The third level involves strengthening behavior, particularly in personal and professional contexts.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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Spencer Danielson’s team started 3-1 last season with the only loss by a field goal at Oregon.—
Tom Layberger,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The only problem is that the house is so expensive that the listing agent of the mansion insists on being there for the viewing.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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The move, a standing, forward-imploding springboard cutter, is one of the most unique finishers in all of wrestling.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Aug. 2025
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The incumbent president is unique for his sharp, loose tongue and shameless pursuit of his self-interest, yes.—
Isaac Schorr,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Aug. 2025
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Mind you, such numbers aren’t uncommon when a new artistic director takes over.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the United States and other high-income countries, such infections are uncommon.—
Faye Chiu,
CNN Money,
6 Aug. 2025
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That said, rigid models and subjective weighting can limit adaptability in dynamic projects.—
Ohm Kundurthy,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Some reminders: First, yes, this is a subjective exercise.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 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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“Singular.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singular. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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