How to Use sole in a Sentence

sole

1 of 2 adjective
  • 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.
  • Miles was the sole vote against both tax rates.
    — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
  • The non-slip sole keeps you steady on your feet.
    — Nora Colomer May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The sole’s ridges don’t lift and stick all at once.
    — Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 25 Feb. 2026
  • That's our sole source of income.
    — Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Sand cats are the sole only species that live in the true desert.
    — Margherita Bassi, Popular Science, 10 June 2026
  • Vince then cast the sole vote to evict, and the vote was for Ava.
    — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
  • These have a rubber sole and round toe that looks classic.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 6 June 2026
  • Crowley was the sole high school in the district.
    — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Its sole function is to help doctors with spine surgery.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2026
  • That means treating it can’t be the sole response.
    — Aneri Pattani, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
  • That means treating it can't be the sole response.
    — Aneri Pattani, CBS News, 28 Apr. 2026
  • This doesn't mean the proteome is the sole root cause of all disease.
    — Kj Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • The plane’s sole occupant was found dead.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The teacher was the sole survivor.
    — Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Heel branding is rendered in tonal black, while the sole unit is split with black and red.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
  • The next one will give Knight sole possession of that record.
    — John Wawrow, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
  • Smyth is the sole restaurant from Chicago on this year’s list.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 29 May 2026
  • That means Dillon would become the sole launch point.
    — Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
  • In this case, the sole person there right now is a good guy who has to survive on his own.
    — Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Oct. 2025
  • The sole right-facing port is for the power cable.
    — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
  • That’s not to say Wahlberg is the movie’s sole shortcoming.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Parker is an avid clog wearer, so her wood-sole flatforms make sense.
    — Eva Thomas, InStyle, 18 June 2026
  • Adding more bite to the aesthetic, the sole narrows to a point in front.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
  • Chunky-sole loafers continue to be a street style favorite.
    — René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2026
  • Bridges is asking for sole custody of their four children.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 May 2026

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 are eyes printed on the shoe sole.
    — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Those have twelve pairs of eyelets and a leather sole.
    — Alyssa Brandt, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The slip-on heeled mules have a leather sole with a rubber heel cap.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
  • Each pair has laces, a white platform sole, and a rubber toe cap.
    — Amy Schulman, Peoplemag, 5 Jan. 2024
  • Footwear consists of brown leather sandals with wide straps and a flat sole.
    — Alex Sales, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2026
  • Use an old toothbrush to clean the area between the sole and the leather.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The heels are made from a black smooth napa leather, with a tonal lining and sole.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 27 Feb. 2026
  • These have a little bit of a lug-sole to them that adds an edgy, youthful touch.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
  • These have eight pairs of eyelets and a Vibram sole.
    — Alyssa Brandt, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The boot takes its name from its unique arched sole, which features a bridge-like outline.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Choose sneakers with a heftier sole instead of a flat one.
    — Shelby Comroe, InStyle, 10 June 2026
  • In the lab, beeswax biofoam is imagined as a shoe sole or wallet.
    — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 30 Dec. 2025
  • The amount of rubber on the sole has been reduced too, Heath says.
    — WIRED, 13 Feb. 2023
  • Inside, your feet rest on a foam sole that keeps them supported.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The plush softness of a slipper and durable sole of a sandal, all in one.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 14 Nov. 2022
  • The sole has an excellent grip on wet surfaces.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
  • With a non-slip rubber sole, it can be worn both indoors and outdoors.
    — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • The synthetic sole is tough and designed to last through day-to-day wear.
    — Christin Perry, Parents, 16 Oct. 2023
  • The shoes featured an open toe, a thin stiletto heel and a slight platform sole.
    — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 15 Dec. 2025
  • The sole is comfortable, cushioned, and the style is easy to slip on and off.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026
  • The sole is comfortable, cushioned, and the style is easy to slip on and off.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 14 June 2026
  • Of course, the sole was splashed with the brand’s signature red color.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 11 Dec. 2025
  • Smooth leather and suede sit atop a pebbled rubber sole, adding texture and grip.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2023
  • The shoes featured a platform base, complete with a chunky heel and a lug sole.
    — Tara Larson, Footwear News, 22 Dec. 2025
  • The book ends with the adage nihil novi sub sole—there is nothing new under the sun.
    — Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 1 Apr. 2023
  • This is a fantastic shoe to stomp around town in, thanks to its thick rubber lug sole.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Plus, the non-slip sole provides traction on any surface.
    — Natalie Labarbera, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
  • Plus, the non-slip sole provides traction on any surface.
    — Natalie Labarbera, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
  • The non-slip rubber sole will keep you on your feet, even on uneven or wet surfaces.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026

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