singledom
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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As we pine for relationships and watch, speculate and criticize other people for leaving singledom for partnership, whether it lasts or not, it just compounds our loneliness, which then worsens the parasocial relationship.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2023
Alice Gray, a producer from Cardiff, told the BBC last year how sociable singledom turned into lockdown loneliness, and left her craving human touch after months of no hugs.
From BBC ● May 5, 2022
Joanne doesn’t want her unmarried friend to sacrifice the lonely freedom of singledom for the double-edged sword of marriage.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2022
Their main targets, however, were the movies themselves — save for Hall, whose primary bit centered on her singledom.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 28, 2022
Formatted to entertain, educate and facilitate self-help, these podcasts often uncover hot topics and sensitive issues, from tales of singledom to parenting struggles, and everything in between.
From New York Times ● May 5, 2020
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