the singular

noun

grammar
: a form of a word that is used to refer to one person or thing
"Mouse" is the singular of "mice."
Rewrite the sentence in the singular.

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The men have also represented on the fashion front, with the ever-stylish Colman Domingo and the singular Jeremy Strong among the nominees. Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025 Fear itself was the singular enemy in Roosevelt’s time. David Remnick, The New Yorker, 1 Mar. 2025 The real myth might be the demise of the singular genius, contrary what most critics, academics, and architects say. Matt Shaw, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 But the goal is to feel confident when spotting the singular ingredient a person has chosen to focus on. Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 27 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the singular

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“The singular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20singular. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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