single out
phrasal verb
singled out; singling out; singles out
: to treat or to speak about (someone or something in a group) in a way that is different from the way one treats or speaks about others
The coach singled out the players who played poorly.
The reviewer singled her performance out for praise/criticism.
—often used as (be) singled outShe was singled out for special treatment.
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Producer David Heyman noted that this was his third film with Baumbach, and singled out the director’s distinctive vision for praise.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
As the stars weathered Friday's episode while down a cohost in the absence of Sunny Hostin, Behar singled out one-fourth of the panel at the top of the show.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
But Berube singled out Maccelli for his play with the puck on a night when that was a struggle for the Leafs overall.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … BIAS EXPOSED – Parent claims son’s school is singling out Turning Point USA chapter.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2025
As the stars weathered Friday's episode while down a cohost in the absence of Sunny Hostin, Behar singled out one-fourth of the panel at the top of the show.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
But Berube singled out Maccelli for his play with the puck on a night when that was a struggle for the Leafs overall.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Continue reading … BIAS EXPOSED – Parent claims son’s school is singling out Turning Point USA chapter.
—FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for single out
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“Single out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20out. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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