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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Woo is a principal dancer, but other categorizations include principal character dancers, soloists, corps de ballet and more. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025 Highlighting All-Star orchestra members as soloists, the festival also featured pianist Joyce Yang and violinist Noah Bendix-Balgley. Beth Wood, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Dec. 2025 Awarded on the final Friday before Christmas Day, the prize is highly sought-after among artists; this is the first time that Minogue has achieved the feat as a soloist. Thomas Smith, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2025 Judges will also present awards for outstanding arrangement, vocal percussion, soloist and choreography. Eric E. Harrison, Arkansas Online, 13 Dec. 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 27 Dec. 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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