1
as in only
for nothing other than
I fight solely for my country, not for money!
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2
as in independently
without aid or support
you undertook that project solely on your own, and you will finish it likewise
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Recent Examples of solely
But the city of Boise and the North End Neighborhood Association have recently agreed to formalize the arrangement, limiting what flags can be flown and who will put them up — placing responsibility solely in the hands of the neighborhood association.
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Idaho Statesman, 6 July 2025
This is an opinion and analysis article, and the views expressed by the author or authors are solely their own and not those of any organization they are affiliated with or necessarily those of Scientific American.
—Ben Santer, Scientific American, 4 July 2025
Minimize outdoor ventures: When venturing outside is unavoidable, restrict your time outdoors solely to essential activities.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
The company now anticipates that future growth will not come solely from its 2,000 big-box stores serving DIY customers, but increasingly from large orders placed by professionals for more complex projects, such as roof repairs.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 July 2025
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Idaho Statesman, 6 July 2025
This is an opinion and analysis article, and the views expressed by the author or authors are solely their own and not those of any organization they are affiliated with or necessarily those of Scientific American.
—Ben Santer, Scientific American, 4 July 2025
Minimize outdoor ventures: When venturing outside is unavoidable, restrict your time outdoors solely to essential activities.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 3 July 2025
The company now anticipates that future growth will not come solely from its 2,000 big-box stores serving DIY customers, but increasingly from large orders placed by professionals for more complex projects, such as roof repairs.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solely
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This is an extremely valuable discovery not only for our country, but also for the world cultural heritage.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
8 July 2025
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Everyone there loves to party, except for Saira (Shabana Azeez), the ruling queens’ only daughter, a sheepish 23-year-old with extreme self-esteem issues.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
8 July 2025
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Often, these employees view their job performance purely through the lens of their technical skills, and historically, so have their employers.—
Kempton Presley,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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From purely fun picks like a Bluey bubble maker that doubles as a karaoke machine to adorable, educational faves like Melissa & Doug’s Cutting Fruit Set, these deals start at just $9.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
7 July 2025
Adverb
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On piano, Yoyo has placed in three major competitions in 2025 alone.—
Beth Wood,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 July 2025
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In 2021 alone, the FAA initiated more than 1,000 investigations into passenger interference with crews or flight operations, compared to the historical average of fewer than 150 per year, according to FAA Incident Data.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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As a junior, Bremner was used exclusively as a starter while once again upping his strikeout total.—
Bodie De Silva,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Beyond The Villa Love Island: Beyond the Villa is exclusively streaming on Peacock.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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When dealing with large spreadsheets, another effective strategy is to break the data into smaller, manageable sections and ask the model to analyze each part separately.—
Aleksandra Bal,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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The brand recommends machine washing them separately in cold water before using them for the first time and tumble drying them to ensure the towels stay soft and fluffy.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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As a result, their bonus pool is just $6.57 million, third lowest among MLB teams.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Mason is a stand-up comic Pryor's youngest son is a stand-up comic, just like his dad.—
Julie Tremaine,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Adverb
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Playa Puerto Viejo Best for: expert surfers—or those who simply want to catch an epic sunset This Caribbean beach is the site of arguably Costa Rica’s best surf break, Salsa Brava, a notoriously challenging reef-break that attracts surfers from around the globe.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 July 2025
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Kirani argues that the role of venture capital investors in helping start-ups to become financially sustainable has to go beyond simply providing funding.—
David Prosser,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Solely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solely. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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