singular
Example Sentences
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For more than 30 years, Robert Diggs — better known as the RZA — has been one of music’s singular forces.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
But it’s also somewhat singular because of who Thompson is and what Megan symbolizes.
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
In “Miles” the great trumpet player and composer offers a warts-and-all portrait of his singular existence with a similar forthrightness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
“The National Science Foundation is the singular agency within our government that has as its focus making sure that we stay ahead in basic science, technological developments, training the next generation of scientists and engineers.“
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
As you can see, what can be either singular or plural when it’s the subject of a verb.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
Vocabulary lists containing singular
Language and Grammar - Introductory
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"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant
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The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
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