How to Use solely in a Sentence

solely

adverb

• She did not write solely for money.
• His rank was based solely on merit.
• You will be held solely responsible for any damage.
• The researchers stress that these results are solely linked to dogs in the U.K.
  — Jack Tamisiea, Scientific American, 2 Feb. 2024
• But the roots of medicine can’t be traced back solely to science.
  — Christopher Hartnick, STAT, 4 Jan. 2022
• No, all of you did this solely for the cheap thrill of petty theft.
  — Nate Odenkirk, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2021
• These wines are much lighter in color and the grapes are used solely to make rosé.
  — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022
• Most things like this these days are solely about the latter.
  — Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 13 Apr. 2024
• Still, the star’s trip wasn’t solely about fashion week.
  — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2022
• The Great Streets plan isn’t solely about bikes, either.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 22 Oct. 2021
• Of course Oz’s net worth is not solely due to his status as a TV star.
  — Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Apr. 2022
• The Michigan statement described the virus in the new case solely as an H5 virus.
  — Helen Branswell, STAT, 30 May 2024
• This is not a ski town that relies solely on greasy-spoon joints and pub fare.
  — Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Feb. 2024
• The people who got to choose what was funny are no longer solely in charge.
  — New York Times, 25 Feb. 2022
• Charlotte breaks the fourth wall solely at the start of our journey and then never again.
  — Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Nov. 2023
• The apparel was made solely for the showcase, and will not be sold.
  — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 18 July 2025
• The metaverse is solely for events and brand awareness.
  — Amber Allen, Forbes, 17 May 2022
• The news that Biden is no longer running means that the issue of age may now fall solely on 78-year-old Trump.
  — Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 22 July 2024
• Judging solely by the video, all is well in Petty-ville.
  — Jessica Bennett, VIBE.com, 13 June 2024
• The views expressed herein are solely those of the author.
  — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2025
• The views expressed herein are solely those of the author.
  — Katie Stockton, CNBC, 5 May 2025
• His thoughts after accepting the job were solely on the job.
  — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 23 June 2025
• Boys and men are proudly singing the lyrics written solely by a female artist.
  — Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Dec. 2023
• Not to say that our process of writing and creating hasn’t been pure, but the last time it’s been solely for us was the first record.
  — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 7 May 2025
• No, this was not solely about the returns of Marcus Smart and Al Horford.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 May 2022
• The thickness of a veneer is solely based on the artistic talents of the ceramist who makes them.
  — Brooklyn White, Essence, 30 Apr. 2022
• What drove me to plow through all this was the basic idea behind the series which is: to tell a story based solely on the facts.
  — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 Oct. 2023
• Granted, Gabe Vincent wasn’t solely on the ball against the Pacers.
  — Ira Winderman, sun-sentinel.com, 24 Oct. 2021
• The views and opinions expressed by podcasters and guests are solely their own and do not reflect the opinions of Deloitte or its personnel.
  — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 July 2025
• Placing their hopes in an executive director to solely negotiate the next big wins contradicted the whole premise of solidarity.
  — George Atallah, Sportico.com, 31 July 2025