as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
a college professor with singularities of dress and speech that have long endeared him to his students
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Recent Examples of singularity
The singularity of It’s Never Over, along with the access and the candor, makes up for a lot here.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2025
Bethany is a brand manager initially unaware of the singularity of her special treatment: Her air conditioning works, and her unit features crown molding and new kitchen counters.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
This interplay could generate the kind of entropy that resolves itself by accident, potentially catalyzing the singularity many are quietly hoping for.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
But other times, there might be just a few isolated singularities on the boundary.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Jan. 2025
Bethany is a brand manager initially unaware of the singularity of her special treatment: Her air conditioning works, and her unit features crown molding and new kitchen counters.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Jan. 2025
This interplay could generate the kind of entropy that resolves itself by accident, potentially catalyzing the singularity many are quietly hoping for.
—Luis E. Romero, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
But other times, there might be just a few isolated singularities on the boundary.
—Erica Klarreich, Quanta Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for singularity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for singularity
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Attendees will learn tricks of baiting and setting humane traps, which are on loan with a fully refundable deposit if they are returned in good condition, as well as how to transport cats safely.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Luckily, there’s one easy trick that the most trustworthy, relatable and likable people use.—
Ellen Hendriksen, Contributor,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2025
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These high-rye bourbons represent some of the best in the world, showcasing the bold and spicy characteristics that come with a higher rye content in the mash bill.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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The grapes used to make this wine are grown on a high altitude ridge, which causes the grapes to incorporate the mineral characteristics of the area, producing a bold and expressive wine with black fruit aromas and a mineral finish.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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In her post, Meli questioned why ambition, despite its downsides, was seen as a moral good and an important trait to have.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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These early problem-solving experiences can help develop resilience and adaptability, traits essential for success in STEAM fields and beyond.—
Kyle J. Russell,
USA TODAY,
6 Mar. 2025
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The actor mastered Charles' verbal and physical mannerisms — and played the piano and lip-synced with a fervor few actors have ever mustered.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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Friedrich’s mannerisms percolated into pop culture.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Feb. 2025
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Brain Dead Studios What’s spring without a little eccentricity and who’s more eccentric a filmmaker than Wes Anderson?—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
4 Mar. 2025
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Certainly, trying to recreate the smart-alecky charisma of Michael J. Fox and the genius eccentricity of Christopher Lloyd is a thankless task.—
Karen D'Souza,
The Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2025
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In a move that perfectly encapsulates the peculiarities of our times, Donald Trump launched a meme coin on January 17th, 2025, just a few days before his presidential inauguration.—
Boaz Sobrado,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Underlying that peculiarity was the extensive use of the simple, robust, and reliable Geneva drive, originally developed centuries ago for clocks, but now adapted for linear and rotary motions that had to be smooth and precisely locked in at the end points.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 Nov. 2024
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Gone was the collective identity felt by a community, replaced with an individualism that gave people a newfound sense of self-worth.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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As the historian Richard Hofstadter has written, American ideas of efficiency, individualism, and liberty during this period were rooted in a capitalist system that rewarded those who could demonstrate their fitness.—
Jeffery Vacante,
Hartford Courant,
19 Jan. 2025
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Leading up to the start of a game is when those idiosyncrasies tend to surface most often.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Read the full Pisces Daily Horoscope Aries (March 21 - April 19) Embracing your idiosyncrasies?—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Singularity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/singularity. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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