as in lone
not being in the company of others
a solo flight in a hot-air balloon
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as in ballad
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as in independently
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Recent Examples of solo
Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2025
During his solo career, Moore toured with several performers, including Bruce Springsteen.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Kristin Canning, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025
Each night in the theater lobby at 7:05 p.m., Mito furthers her investigation of the human form’s symbolic layers with a 15-minute solo that is free and open to the public.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The findings, reported in PLOS Biology in June, showed that danios grouped in schools of eight used up to 79 percent less energy than the ones swimming solo.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Since leaving Little Mix in late 2020 after the release of their sixth studio album, Confetti, Nelson has pursued a solo career, which has been marked by some controversy.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2025
During his solo career, Moore toured with several performers, including Bruce Springsteen.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
Noun
The Premium 2 also has a unique Autopilot mode that shifts at random between 14 intensity levels, for an unexpected element in your solo or partnered play.
—Kristin Canning, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025
Each night in the theater lobby at 7:05 p.m., Mito furthers her investigation of the human form’s symbolic layers with a 15-minute solo that is free and open to the public.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Adverb
For Prince William, much of 2024 was spent flying solo on jobs where his wife would usually have been by his side.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
The findings, reported in PLOS Biology in June, showed that danios grouped in schools of eight used up to 79 percent less energy than the ones swimming solo.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solo
Adjective
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The Brewers were the lone NL Central representative in the postseason and lost to the New York Mets in the wild-card round.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Jan. 2025
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Those matchups include Hornets’ home outings against the Lakers on Jan. 27, the LA Clippers on Jan. 31, the Milwaukee Bucks on Feb. 5, and the Golden State Warriors on March 3 for Curry’s lone visit to Spectrum Center in 2024-25.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In Blue Velvet, Dorothy Valence’s (Isabella Rossellini) rendition of the title ballad is a conduit for her internal life.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
17 Jan. 2025
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In the music video, released Monday, frontwoman Michelle Zauner sings the delicate ballad, while bassist Jungle twirls in a gleaming seashell, emulating a siren.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The royal wore a single ring on her index finger and a pair of dainty earrings.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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For example, all three major airports in the Washington, D.C. area saw records for the most firearms detected in a single year.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The track resonates with Belinda’s crystalline vocals, dynamic guitar riffs, and spirited trumpet interplays, while Tito’s distinctively gruff delivery adds grit to their musical escapade.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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The song is vintage stomp-and-holler festival folk, with Marcus Mumford’s vocals sailing over thumping drums and the ceaseless tumble of acoustic guitar and banjo.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But for now, Bannon is a fairly lonely voice shouting against AI velocity.—
Axios,
Axios,
18 Jan. 2025
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Some suggested ways to make the dog feel less lonely when Lauren isn't home, such as leaving the TV on.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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For example, the synth hook in the intro melodically foreshadows lines two and four of the chorus vocal melody.—
Gary Trust,
Billboard,
10 Jan. 2025
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Doorbells tend to prompt dogs to bark, and a chorus of barking had the potential to throw off the opposing New Orleans Pelicans during trips to the free-throw line.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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This arrangement allows a single operator to control any number of attackers, launching them singly or in groups as the situation requires.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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Of course, air quality varies greatly within a singly country, especially ones as large as the United States.—
Karina Acharya,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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In any event, the solitary vehicle didn’t get very far.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Championship leaders’ advantage has been trimmed to a solitary point.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Solo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solo. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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