soloist

noun

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

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The Grammys and the opera category The Best Opera Recording award goes to the conductor, album producers, principal soloists, and the composer and librettist, if applicable, of a world premiere opera recording. Adam Bell, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026 The Australian-Korean singer-songwriter — a member of supergroup Blackpink — is set to making K-pop history at Sunday’s 2026 Grammy Awards, becoming the first soloist to perform at the awards ceremony. Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 29 Jan. 2026 Headlining was flute soloist Demarre McGill — who grew up in city music programs like the Chicago Youth Symphony Orchestra and Merit School of Music. Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 25 Jan. 2026 The ensemble, conducted by music director Franz Welser-Möst, will be joined by The Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and an elite lineup of soloists, including Grammy Award-winning, Mexican-American tenor Joshua Guerrero. Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for soloist

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First Known Use

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 5 Feb. 2026.

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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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