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singular

adjective
  1. Being or related to a distinct entity: discrete, individual, particular, separate, single. See include
  2. Alone in a given category: lone, one, only, particular, separate, single, sole, solitary, unique. Idioms: first and last, one and only. See include
  3. Without equal or rival: alone, incomparable, matchless, nonpareil, only, peerless, unequaled, unexampled, unique, unmatched, unparalleled, unrivaled. See same
  4. Far beyond what is usual, normal, or customary: exceptional, extraordinary, magnificent, outstanding, preeminent, rare, remarkable, towering, uncommon, unusual. Informal: standout. Slang: awesome, out of sight. See better, usual
  5. Deviating from the customary: bizarre, cranky, curious, eccentric, erratic, freakish, idiosyncratic, odd, outlandish, peculiar, quaint, queer, quirky, strange, unnatural, unusual, weird. Slang: kooky, screwball. British Slang: rum, rummy 2. See usual

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