the singular
noun
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: a form of a word that is used to refer to one person or thing
"Mouse" is the singular of "mice."
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Crocodiles, alligators, and destructive Burmese pythons thrive in the Everglades, but a new study shows that the singular ecosystem is also vital to South Florida’s economy, helping sustain millions of people who live around its periphery.
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Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
The company was developed with the singular, bold, and simple goal of making hiring more human from the beginning.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 June 2025
As part of that announcement, Innovative unified all departmental brands under the singular banner Innovative Artists Entertainment.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 June 2025
Up until not too long ago, the CEO has been seen as the singular figurehead of a company—the public face who represents the entire organization, answering questions, attending interviews and appearing at events.
—Marina Cvetkovic, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 19 June 2025
The company was developed with the singular, bold, and simple goal of making hiring more human from the beginning.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 14 June 2025
As part of that announcement, Innovative unified all departmental brands under the singular banner Innovative Artists Entertainment.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 11 June 2025
Up until not too long ago, the CEO has been seen as the singular figurehead of a company—the public face who represents the entire organization, answering questions, attending interviews and appearing at events.
—Marina Cvetkovic, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the singular
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“The singular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20singular. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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