How to Use sole in a Sentence

sole

1 of 2 adjective
Definition of solenext
Synonyms for solenext
  • The sole aim of the program is to help the poor.
  • She was the sole survivor of the tragedy.
  • Icy roads were the sole cause of the accident.
  • He became the sole heir to the property.
  • He has sole jurisdiction of the area.
  • Picking colors and sole heights and where to put the logo, all of that stuff.
    — Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 28 July 2023
  • That video, Gould said, was in the sole possession of Grossman and her lawyers.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The sole purpose of the post was meant to be inspirational.
    — Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 18 Mar. 2024
  • The death was announced by the son, the filmmaker Nathaniel Kahn, her sole survivor.
    — Fred A. Bernstein, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2023
  • Collins was the sole occupant of the vehicle that was struck.
    — The Enquirer, 17 July 2023
  • John and Frances divorced in 1969 and John was awarded sole custody of the children.
    — Stephanie Kaloi, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2023
  • The Crater is also the sole warm-water scuba diving locale in the USA.
    — Boutayna Chokrane, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2023
  • The lug sole combat boots have more than 8,000 five-star ratings on Amazon.
    — Cai Cramer, Peoplemag, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The all white sole contrasts nicely with the brown or black upper to create a business causal look.
    — Brad Lanphear, Men's Health, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Some 25 women in the co-op are the sole breadwinners for their families.
    — Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
  • On the latter, Linkin Park pulls into sole possession of the sixth-most top 10s in the chart’s 35-year history.
    — Kevin Rutherford, Billboard, 1 Mar. 2024
  • These round-toe Chelsea boots feature a 4.3-inch shaft with a chunky lug sole platform heel and plenty of traction.
    — Courtney Leiva, Peoplemag, 3 Jan. 2024
  • William left the mall in an ambulance as the sole survivor of his family in a shooting that took eight lives.
    — Claire Ballor, Dallas News, 14 May 2023
  • Though the space is meant to operate as a remote exam room, that won’t be its sole purpose.
    — Alixel Cabrera, The Salt Lake Tribune, 31 Aug. 2023
  • Their sole mission is being a good person and having a degree that can sustain them for the next 40 years of their life.
    — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 May 2023
  • The officer, the sole provider of three children, is now out of the hospital and working with home health and therapy.
    — Carol Robinson | [email protected], al, 28 July 2023
  • There can be no peace in the Middle East if Hamas exists, since Hamas exists for the sole purpose of preventing peace.
    — Noah Rothman, National Review, 17 Nov. 2023
  • In both of those instances, Anna Tovar, the sole Democrat, cast the lone dissenting vote.
    — The Arizona Republic, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Hind, the sole survivor of the attack in Gaza City, reached emergency dispatchers by phone on Jan. 29 and begged for hours to be rescued.
    — Jennifer Hassan, Washington Post, 11 Feb. 2024
  • When Nevada coach Steve Alford called timeout 95 seconds later with the sole purpose of putting him back in, the Aztecs were up eight.
    — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Jan. 2024
  • Consider the brand’s sole sedan, the Q50, still in its first generation after 11 years on the market.
    — Jonathon Ramsey, Car and Driver, 22 Aug. 2023
  • It’s been prevalent on Instagram all year long, and it’s also been the sole way he’s been a part of the fashion lexicon for the larger part of 2023.
    — Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 19 Dec. 2023
  • The sole table in the apartment was covered with boxes of Backaid and receipts for wire transfers the brothers had sent home.
    — Hannah Dreier, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2023
  • During his sole appearance as a senior, he was pinned in his first match and lost 7-2 in the consolation round.
    — Stacy St. Clair, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2024
  • The sole survivor of a disgraced noble family, Mariko’s past looms over her commitment to her duties as Toranaga’s vassal, a wife and a devout Catholic.
    — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024
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sole

2 of 2 noun
  • The clog style and thick sole is great to wear out and about.
    — Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2023
  • There was a single black scuff, on the front of his sole.
    — Gustavo Arellanocolumnist, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2022
  • The amount of rubber on the sole has been reduced too, Heath says.
    — WIRED, 13 Feb. 2023
  • The upper, lining, and sole are all made of leather and the entire shoe is made in the USA.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 25 Oct. 2023
  • With the help of a shoe with a lifted sole, his gait is now normal.
    — Annie Karni, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2023
  • The plush softness of a slipper and durable sole of a sandal, all in one.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Even the transitions in these shoes were a breeze due to the curve of the sole and the responsiveness of the shoe.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2023
  • To identify how the sole will perform on the trail, look at the lugs on the shoe’s bottom.
    — Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • The book ends with the adage nihil novi sub sole—there is nothing new under the sun.
    — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 1 Apr. 2023
  • The synthetic sole is tough and designed to last through day-to-day wear.
    — Christin Perry, Parents, 16 Oct. 2023
  • Each pair has laces, a white platform sole, and a rubber toe cap.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
  • The virus can find its way into barns via dust particles or on the sole of a farmer’s boot.
    — Andrew Jacobs, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2024
  • At one time, the upper part of a shoe was typically stitched to the sole by hand.
    — Sheree R. Curry, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2023
  • Both halves are smeared with a layer of butter thicker than the sole on a Doc Marten.
    — Lucas Kwan Peterson, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2023
  • Under the coat was a pale pink button down and on her feet were a pair of white lace-up boots with a thick black sole.
    — Aimée Lutkin, ELLE, 18 Mar. 2023
  • The faux laces are stretchy and flexible for those with wider feet, and the sole has anti-slip traction.
    — Lauren Fischer, Travel + Leisure, 27 Mar. 2024
  • The platform sole and the leather upper three-strap design will keep my feet comfy.
    — Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2024
  • With a non-slip rubber sole, it can be worn both indoors and outdoors.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Smooth leather and suede sit atop a pebbled rubber sole, adding texture and grip.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2023
  • The new sneaker trend is also characterized by a thin rubber sole and laces that match the tone of the rest of the shoe.
    — Irem Özkalgay, Glamour, 21 June 2023
  • Plus, the grippy sole left us feeling secure on our feet.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 12 July 2023
  • These cycling shoes have the cleat clips hidden in the sole, so her days of wobbling to and from her bike post-workout are over.
    — Mark Stock, Men's Health, 17 Dec. 2022
  • Dolce Vita Elias loafer A neutral loafer is a key closet staple, and the chunky sole on this one sets it apart from the rest.
    — Porter Simmons, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2023
  • The cushioning of the sole and the thick strap across the front offer unbeatable support and comfort.
    — Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2023
  • Pay attention to the traction of the sole to minimize the risk of your child slipping and falling.
    — Jessica Booth, Parents, 3 May 2024
  • Frequent soaking and drying will often cause the sole to split.
    — Bob Beacham, Field & Stream, 21 June 2023
  • Yes, these are technically slippers, but the platform sole gives them the look of a stylish clog.
    — Nykia Spradley, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2024
  • Sep’s partners in Turkey craft each pair by hand, from cutting the leather, to stretching it on a mold, to adding stitching to the sole.
    — Jenna Pelletier, BostonGlobe.com, 12 July 2023
  • The sole is made from a light foam that is soft to walk on, which is ideal for spending long stretches of time on concrete.
    — Megan Dubois, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Jan. 2024
  • Brian Robbins will remain the sole had a Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 May 2024

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