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adjective

ˈsiŋ-gəl How to pronounce single (audio)
Definition of singlenext
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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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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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single

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noun

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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
Adjective
Hindu texts do not provide a single general doctrine or interpretation of divine morphological multiplicity. — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 When litigation continues after exhaustive federal review, the consequences extend beyond a single transaction. — Robin Rossenfeld, Denver Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Noun
The single has previously ruled both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Hot Country Songs roster. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Washington's only hit was a second-inning single by Brady House. — CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for single
Recent Examples of Synonyms for single
  1. unmarried
  2. sole
  3. separate
  4. lone
  5. individual
  6. unit
  7. maiden
  8. exclusive
Adjective
  • This relaxation of the rules thus allows certain distant male relatives who are over 15 years old and unmarried to rejoin the imperial family.
    — Séraphine Roger, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026
  • His uncle told the Indian Express Singh was unmarried and planned to visit his family back in India next year.
    — Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of unmarried
Adjective
  • However, many trade associations include sole proprietors who don't qualify for an AHP, and some organizations have members in a range of industries.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Players who complete a series of optional quests involving the Divine Child—a young girl who is the sole survivor of experiments by the heretical monks of Ashina’s Senpou Temple—can choose the Return ending.
    — Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sole
Adjective
  • Trump does not appear anywhere else on the website, aside from a list of endorsements that previously appeared on the homepage but has been moved to a separate page.
    — Steve Peoples, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Luiz understands that aspect, too, acknowledging that Sporting KC needed him four separate times during Thursday’s news conference.
    — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of separate
Adjective
  • Councilmember Barbara Leary, a longtime environmental activist and the lone opposing vote on the Toll Brothers project, said applications calling for the removal of those 29 acres have already been submitted.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Adobos, whether with three chiles or the lone suave guajillo chile, become life-giving purees for marinated fish, chicken and beef shank.
    — Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of lone
Noun
  • In a statement to PEOPLE, a Fort Collins Police spokesperson confirmed that six individuals were transported by ambulance to area hospitals, including the driver, who was described only as an adult male.
    — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Its officers have the authority to detain individuals until Kansas City police arrive.
    — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of individual
Noun
  • Show how often the full recipe is followed, not one principle in one unit.
    — Steve Denning, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2026
  • That’s a lot of turnover from a unit that has been among the elite in college football the past couple seasons.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of unit
Noun
  • Ritual gifts include incense, flowers, perfume, cosmetics and soap, which Hor said are believed to bring beauty and charm after being blessed by the cowherd and seven maidens.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Lastly, Sovereignty broke his maiden in his third start as a two-year-old and won the Kentucky Derby in his third start last year, followed by his three wins at Saratoga last summer.
    — Geoff Clark, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of maiden
Adjective
  • In an exclusive statement sent to WWD, Hall expressed her admiration for the award-winning makeup artist and the creative behind the campaign.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Her duties include reading slush-pile submissions, making coffee, and tending to the needs of high-profile guests during Platen’s many exclusive fêtes.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
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“Single.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/single. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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