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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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The legislation passed in December with a more benign title that didn’t single out China.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

Etiwanda 8, JSerra 5: Dailynn Battee had a home run, double, single and two RBIs to lead Etiwanda.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The charity warns that a single infected bird can turn a busy feeder into a potential hotspot for disease, making hygiene essential.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

And there aren’t many of those bigger than the billions being committed to the artificial intelligence investment boom, which has arguably been the single most important driver of U.S. stocks over the past 3.5 years.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

If it's angry, a Kodiak bear can kill a hunter with a single swipe of its paw.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell