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as in unmarried
not married
there was such a shortage of single men in the neighborhood that he had his pick of girlfriends
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2
as in sole
belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named
any view expressed on the newspaper's editorial pages is the single opinion of the writer of the column
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as in separate
not physically attached to another unit
the average price of single homes in the area
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as in lone
not being in the company of others
a restaurant where the single diner is made to feel welcome and given the same level of service as couples or groups
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as in individual
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as in unit
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as in maiden
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Recent Examples of single
Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
Yet the two didn’t have a single chemistry read before being cast together.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
The Recording Industry Association of America announced Tuesday that the 32-time-Grammy Award winner has now topped the chart with a total of 103 certifications across her albums and singles.
—Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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There’s no single best ingredient, Marmon says; a lot of it comes down to your personal preference and skin type.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 Dec. 2024
Yet the two didn’t have a single chemistry read before being cast together.
—Matt Minton, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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But the songs that fans first greeted as part of Bey’s new project were not like other Beyoncé lead singles.
—Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 17 Dec. 2024
The Recording Industry Association of America announced Tuesday that the 32-time-Grammy Award winner has now topped the chart with a total of 103 certifications across her albums and singles.
—Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for single
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Watch The Perfect Holiday on Hulu Four Christmases In this 2008 rom-com, Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn play an unmarried couple with plans for an exotic holiday getaway.James Mercadante, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, for unmarried women with children, the median wealth dropped sharply to $10,700.Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Again, advertising revenue opportunities shouldn’t be your sole focus.Tamara Bebb, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Leeds’ sole early kick-off victory this season came last Saturday against Derby County at the start of what could have been a nine-point week.Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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The tune, which credited both Sting and The Police as separate acts, landed on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, and Hot Rap Songs lists.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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In a separate video, longtime viewers shared their appreciation for Scarborough's steady-handed reporting and his tendency to reach out when fans wrote into the show.Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Such a leader should have a strong grasp of the challenges faced by innovators who often operate outside traditional corporate structures, from small startups to lone inventors in garages or co-working spaces.Steve Forbes, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Soto had notably not developed that kind of relationship with Hal Steinbrenner in his lone season across town, leaving open the chance for Cohen or another owner to court him this winter.Tim Britton, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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Blanket preemptive pardons remain on table A far more delicate political calculation for Biden will be whether to offer blanket pardons to shield individuals who Trump has threatened.Joey Garrison, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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As lead costume designer Wagner was able to shed a light on history-defining individuals who aren’t household names as they were stationed in Birmingham amid WWII.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 12 Dec. 2024
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Damage occurred throughout the cabin, including a passenger service unit that fell from an overhead carrier and missing ceiling panels.Alexandra Skores, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The three-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment was one of 39 units in a co-op building rented out to university students; in the decades since, it’s been converted into condo units.Joyce Chen, Architectural Digest, 13 Dec. 2024
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The Bianconeri will be hoping that the Dutch international – who was named in the Serie A Team of the Season last term for his displays with Atalanta – takes his own advice, turning in one of his best performances here and netting a long overdue maiden goal for the club.Adam Digby, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Several presidents were among the passengers; Margaret Truman, a president's daughter, came along for the record-breaking maiden voyage.Steve Inskeep, NPR, 20 Nov. 2024
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Breaking Baz: Our man had an exclusive one-on-one with Wicked star Cynthia Erivo.Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
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Each issue is filled with breaking news, deep insights, and exclusive strategies for becoming a better traveler.Christopher Elliott, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Single.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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