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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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
Eden Lichterman, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Despite shaky landings and some missteps, Glenn fought for the program through-and-through, eking out a landing on her triple axel — the sole woman to attempt the difficult jump in the team competition.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
The latex footbed is cushioned to mold to your feet, and the rubber sole is slip-resistant.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Wear the jeans with a cropped, boxy sweater and lug-sole Chelsea boots for a stylish and comfortable winter ‘fit.
—Eden Lichterman, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Despite shaky landings and some missteps, Glenn fought for the program through-and-through, eking out a landing on her triple axel — the sole woman to attempt the difficult jump in the team competition.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
Secondly, the Ugg Hidden PPF Hardware Tasman features the same Light Sand colorway and builds on the footwear company’s signature slip-on model with on-brand detailing featured on the outside and new comfort construction throughout the sole.
—Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
The latex footbed is cushioned to mold to your feet, and the rubber sole is slip-resistant.
—Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sole
Adjective
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Bill Walsh, the 49ers coach who died in 2007, called it Camelot, and exclusive footage and interviews over the years combined with the black-and-white photography of Michael Zagaris brought it all back to those fortunate enough to witness it.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Bucklebury countryside is known for its thick woodlands, which add an extra layer of privacy to the exclusive area, attracting a less-flashy set.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Long before his sermons, the bling, and the criminal convictions, Singh was the only son of a landlord in a quiet Rajasthan village, according to the group’s website.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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Vinatieri was the only one in the class who was a part of the Patriots’ dynasty.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Rocky, meanwhile, wore a black double-breasted coat with a tie-waist, a spotty gray-blue shirt and coordinating patterned tie, navy slacks, square toe black loafers, a large Bottega Veneta tote, and Ray-Bans.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2026
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The Knicks entered Friday’s matchup against the Detroit Pistons with Karl-Anthony Towns (eye), OG Anunoby (right toe soreness) and Miles McBride (core muscle surgery) on the injury list.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Whether on the stage or the red carpet, the star has always approached dressing with an original and personal flair.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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It is supposed to be central to our political, social and personal considerations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The Hawks finished with two wins over the Heat and the Jazz, with their lone loss to the Hornets.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
9 Feb. 2026
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When Democrats attempted to install a map drawing out the lone Republican congressman from the Old Line State during the initial redistricting period this decade, the state’s high court struck it down, resulting in the current map that maintains the lone GOP seat.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Float kits and ski kits can also be fitted to the aircraft’s underside to enable landings on water and snowy terrain.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Feb. 2026
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Place chicken, skin sides down, in skillet; cook, undisturbed, until deeply browned on underside, 5 to 8 minutes.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To claim a single-payment cash option, a winner has within the first 60 days after the applicable draw date to claim it.—
Lianna Norman,
Florida Times-Union,
8 Feb. 2026
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In this drama series, two friends recently divorced and widowed explore their new single lives with teenage children while questioning the possibility of a romantic future.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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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 14 Feb. 2026.
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