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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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 After stints in the bands Lambchop and Silver Jews, Tyler ventured into psychedelia as a soloist in 2010, with rustic music that feels infinite. Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2026 She was listed as the third violin soloist to play at the legendary concert venue’s Weill Recital Hall. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2025 Woo is a principal dancer, but other categorizations include principal character dancers, soloists, corps de ballet and more. Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 23 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 16 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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