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 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 Today, one costs millions, a price even successful soloists can’t afford. John Phipps, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026 Daytime acts will include soloists or duos, and evenings will feature full bands spanning country, rock, and regional favorites. Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 2026 The ballad spent five non-consecutive weeks at #1 on the Hot 100 beginning in January 2025, logged 51 weeks in the Top 10, and made history as the first annual Hot 100 Songs #1 duet by a female and male soloist each in lead roles over the chart's 67-year history. Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 7 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 24 Jan. 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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