soloist

noun

so·​lo·​ist ˈsō-lə-wist How to pronounce soloist (audio)
-(ˌ)lō-ist
: one who performs a solo

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Of that sum, vinyl purchases comprise 4,000 – a personal best sales week for Jonas as a soloist on vinyl. Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 5 June 2025 History celebrated the soloist, the rebel, the star—the Lone Eagle. David Rooney june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025 These placements mark a first for Jonas as a soloist on all three rankings. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025 Classical fans have their favorite works, and their preferred guest soloists, as well as their most comfortable mountain towns in which to gather for concerts. Ray Mark Rinaldi, Denver Post, 2 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for soloist

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1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soloist was in 1864

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“Soloist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soloist. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.

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soloist

noun
so·​lo·​ist ˈsō-lə-wəst How to pronounce soloist (audio)
-(ˌ)lō-əst
: one who performs a solo

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