singlehood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of singlehood
Example Sentences
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Here, singlehood is described as a “season,” as ephemeral as autumn leaves or winter snow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
As marriage ages rise and permanent singlehood increases, a “singles economy” is taking hold, creating unexpected winners across the consumer landscape.
From Barron's ● Dec. 27, 2025
Those are the things 27-year-old Tori Mattei in New York has discovered on her own over the last four years of singlehood.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 9, 2024
In a country that's often described as being "obsessed with marriage", a lot of stigma still surrounds singlehood.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2022
With my newfound singlehood, I’d like that to change, but complications ensue.
From Slate ● Dec. 30, 2019
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