1
as in exclusive
belonging only to the one person, unit, or group named
the landowner has sole rights to the property, so he can do whatever he wants to with it
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2
as in only
being the one or ones of a class with no other members
the eldest son became the family's sole support
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as in toe
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Recent Examples of sole
Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
According to Houstonia Magazine, Charles remained the police's sole suspect throughout the investigation.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
Their fluffy lining wraps your feet to fend off any chill, and their anti-skid rubber sole means they can also be worn outside while running a quick errand, grabbing the mail, or taking a furry friend for a walk.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
More than a month after the state ordered Los Angeles County’s sole juvenile hall shut down due to paltry staffing, a judge has once again spared the troubled facility from immediate closure.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2025
According to Houstonia Magazine, Charles remained the police's sole suspect throughout the investigation.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 25 Jan. 2025
Noun
The memory foam sole also lends some comfort and arch support so your feet won’t hurt after babysitting a high-maintenance stew all day.
—Anne Loreto Cruz, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
Their fluffy lining wraps your feet to fend off any chill, and their anti-skid rubber sole means they can also be worn outside while running a quick errand, grabbing the mail, or taking a furry friend for a walk.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
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Forbes Daily Our best stories, exclusive reporting and Forbes perspectives on the day’s top news, plus the inside scoop on the world's most important entrepreneurs.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Why this week's Deal Or No Deal Island Temple kept host Joe Manganiello up at night (exclusive) Sign up for Entertainment Weekly's free daily newsletter to get breaking news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The only results, so far, have been the sketch of an E.U.-U.K. security pact and a bilateral deal with Germany, focussed mainly on defense and technology.—
Sam Knight,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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As the only First Lady to maintain external employment during her time at the White House, Dr. Biden represented a departure from tradition.—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
20 Jan. 2025
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The big, bold flavors of Brunswick stew warm your body from head to toe and fill you right up with all sorts of hearty meats and vegetables.—
Craig Ruff,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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Herbivore Botanicals Bath Salt Set Courtesy of brand 12/25 Herbivore Botanicals Bath Salt Set $42 $40 Amazon Bath sales will soothe your giftee from head to toe.—
Neha Tandon,
Glamour,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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These category-specific gatherings, which have been a long-standing pre-Oscars tradition, provide a more personal setting to celebrate their individual accomplishments.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
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Over time, these experiences cause the brain to become hyper-aware of any signs of disapproval, interpreting neutral or ambiguous situations as personal rejection.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Jets haven’t played in a Super Bowl since their lone win in January 1969.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Trump visits North Carolina, California disaster zones; talks about dismantling FEMA 03:14 Noem, who held her state's lone U.S. House seat for eight years before becoming governor in 2019, has risen in the GOP by tacking closely with Trump.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Jan. 2025
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Finally, when the leg is telescoped in and the wings are folded down, the whole shebang can be carried in a zippered pocket on the underside of the seat.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
20 Jan. 2025
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Smear about ¾ of the butter under the skin, then smear the rest of the butter on underside of thigh.—
Susan Nicholson,
arkansasonline.com,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Again, because all of these are estimates, a single score is less useful than tracking your score over time.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
16 Jan. 2025
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The series will have a three-episode premiere on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025; single episodes will follow weekly.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
16 Jan. 2025
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Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
3 Aug. 2019
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Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.—
Johannes Himmelreich,
BostonGlobe.com,
30 Mar. 2018
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“Sole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sole. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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