singles out
Picks from many
To single out is to select one person or thing from a group for special attention, treatment, or criticism.
The phrase often carries a negative connotation—being singled out means being targeted or distinguished in a way that sets you apart, sometimes unfairly: The teacher always singles him out for blame.
But it can be positive: She was singled out for praise.
- choosesSelects from alternatives
- selectsMakes a choice
- separatesDivides into portions
- sets apartMakes distinct from rest
- highlightsNotable moments emphasized
draws attention to · emphasizes · spotlights · identifies · picks · narrows down · distinguish · isolates · designate · segregate · exclude · specify · differentiate · characterized · pinpoint · names and shames · targets · victimize
- highlightshighlight, highlights, high point, spotlight, peak
- mental actionsthinks, considers, understands, perceives, recognizes
singles outaggregates
Collects into totals
combines · consolidates · collectivizes · pools · merges
singles outincludes
Contains as component
incorporates · integrates · blends in · folds in · absorbs
singles outoverlooks
Misses or surveys
ignores · passes over · disregards · neglects · glosses over
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