single out
phrasal verb
singled out; singling out; singles out
: to treat or to speak about (someone or something in a group) in a way that is different from the way one treats or speaks about others
The coach singled out the players who played poorly.
The reviewer singled her performance out for praise/criticism.
—often used as (be) singled outShe was singled out for special treatment.
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The superstar singer has been singled out to receive the Mental Health Champion of the Year Award from the organization.
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
DeRosa singles out the moment when the Democrats’ ability to keep the White House may have been doomed as the presidential debate between President Biden and Trump.
—Forbestv, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The report singles out the health care sector for contributing 8.5% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and calls for steps to reduce emissions from hospitals and the broader medical supply chain.
—Adriel Bettelheim, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Academics played a big part in their success, and both singled out the competition at Santa Margarita for pushing them to succeed in the classroom.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
DeRosa singles out the moment when the Democrats’ ability to keep the White House may have been doomed as the presidential debate between President Biden and Trump.
—Forbestv, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
The report singles out the health care sector for contributing 8.5% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions and calls for steps to reduce emissions from hospitals and the broader medical supply chain.
—Adriel Bettelheim, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
Academics played a big part in their success, and both singled out the competition at Santa Margarita for pushing them to succeed in the classroom.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Single out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/single%20out. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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