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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This soprano soloist in Beethoven's masterpiece will be Sheboygan South and University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee alum Kathryn Henry. Jim Higgins, jsonline.com, 25 Sep. 2025 The somber atmospherics and satisfying weightiness allowed Dudamel to show off his new ensemble’s soloists and sections, which have prepped for his arrival by burnishing their sonic gold. Justin Davidson, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2025 As a soloist, Byrne has logged 14 entries on the Billboard 200, including Who Is the Sky? Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2025 The music allows room for each of the soloists to shine, as well as be in dialogue with the larger orchestra. Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 13 Sep. 2025 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 2 Oct. 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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