singleton
noun
sin·gle·ton
ˈsiŋ-gəl-tən 
1
: a card that is the only one of its suit originally dealt to a player
2
a
: an individual member or thing distinct from others grouped with it
b
: an offspring born singly
singletons are more common than twins
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The burning question of the summer of 2025: Are two of the most eligible and sought after singletons on the planet giving it a go?
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Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
Only one dog was born in his final litter, so she was aptly named Solo, both after Han Solo from George Lucas' space opera saga and for being a rare singleton puppy.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 May 2025
The strong diamonds and singleton club are powerful assets.
—Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
For those who haven’t seen it, the original Pop the Balloon or Find Love has a simple enough dating-game-show format: An eligible singleton introduces themselves to a row of eligible bachelors or bachelorettes, each holding a red balloon and a pin.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
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Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
Only one dog was born in his final litter, so she was aptly named Solo, both after Han Solo from George Lucas' space opera saga and for being a rare singleton puppy.
—Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 16 May 2025
The strong diamonds and singleton club are powerful assets.
—Deb Harvell, Arkansas Online, 18 May 2025
For those who haven’t seen it, the original Pop the Balloon or Find Love has a simple enough dating-game-show format: An eligible singleton introduces themselves to a row of eligible bachelors or bachelorettes, each holding a red balloon and a pin.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Singleton.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/singleton. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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singleton
noun
sin·gle·ton
ˈsiŋ-gəl-tən
: an offspring born singly
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