singleness

[US]/'sɪŋɡlnɪs/
[UK]/'sɪŋɡlnəs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the state of being single; the state of maintaining a single state or quality.

Example Sentences

finding contentment in singleness

celebrating the joys of singleness

embracing the freedom of singleness

enjoying the independence of singleness

navigating the challenges of singleness

exploring self-discovery in singleness

embracing the opportunities of singleness

finding strength in singleness

cherishing the simplicity of singleness

Real-world Examples

They do but sweetly chide thee, who confounds In singleness the parts that thou shouldst bear.

Source: The complete original version of the sonnet.

Difference of object does not alter singleness of passion.

Source: The Picture of Dorian Gray

With singleness of purpose and utter contempt for all opposing opinions and arguments, he pursued his course of passionate denunciation.

Source: American history

These are from Meredith the Intern to celebrate Merebration, the holiday she invented to celebrate the anniversary of her singleness.

Source: World History Crash Course

What the writer meant, I think, was singleness of mind, holding steadfastly to the purpose in mind, without being drawn aside by less worthy objects.

Source: New English Course 5

Zeal for the national cause, too often supplemented by a zeal for persecution, spread terror among those who wavered in the singleness of their devotion to the union.

Source: American history

Within the limits of his short tether he had tumbled about, annihilating the flowers of existence with greater singleness of purpose than many of the blatant personages whose company he kept.

Source: Difficult Times (Part 2)

I will give them singleness of heart and action, so that they will always fear me and that all will then go well for them and for their children after them.

Source: 24 Jeremiah Musical Bible Drama - NIV

Those misdeeds even when committed — had they not been half sanctified by the singleness of his desire to devote himself and all he possessed to the furtherance of the divine scheme?

Source: Middlemarch (Part Four)

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