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single

[sing-guhl] / ˈsɪŋ gəl /
ADJECTIVE
alone, distinct
Synonyms
STRONGEST
individual lone original particular personal private separate simple sole special specific
STRONG
distinguished exclusive isolated loner one restricted secluded separated singular solitary
WEAK
especial exceptional indivisible not general not public odd only peerless rare singled out strange unalloyed unblended uncommon uncompounded undivided unique unitary unmixed unrivaled unshared unusual without equal
Antonyms
STRONGEST
common general indefinite ordinary public together unimportant usual
STRONG
attached combined mingling sociable
WEAK
double married mixed united wed wedded
ADJECTIVE
not married
Synonyms
STRONGEST
divorced sole unmarried
STRONG
bachelor free loner separated solo
WEAK
companionless eligible living alone spouseless unattached unfettered unwed
Antonyms
WEAK
combined double married mixed together united wed wedded

Example Sentences

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Rarely do they happen after a single swing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Not a single low-wage 20 company has median pay even close to the income level needed to afford the current U.S. average rent for a two-bedroom apartment.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

The world’s No. 2 rated player, famous for his talents in speed chess, spent 67 minutes on a single move.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"Now I think it's quite an easy sell. It's talking about something that's relevant to every single one of us on this planet."

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

The hare easily outdistances the dogs and they wheel back up the hill in a single, sweeping circle.

From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.