as in lone
not being in the company of others
a solo flight in a hot-air balloon
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as in ballad
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as in independently
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Recent Examples of solo
Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 May 2025
The reunion will follow about two years of the foursome working on solo projects, with the White Lotus star, ROSÉ and JENNIE all dropping debut albums, and JISOO sharing a solo EP in addition to starring in acting projects, during the group’s time apart.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 May 2025
Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 May 2025
Joel Coen’s last solo feature as director was The Tragedy of Macbeth with Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand as the power-hungry Scottish couple.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2025
Travis Kelce flew solo at Patrick Mahomes’ charity auction Thursday night (May 15), but Taylor Swift‘s presence was still felt — especially during one hilarious moment when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end withdrew his bid on a guitar signed by his superstar girlfriend.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 May 2025
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Adjective
After Kai's solo walk was completed, Watts rejoined her on the carpet and the duo posed together for pictures.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 May 2025
The reunion will follow about two years of the foursome working on solo projects, with the White Lotus star, ROSÉ and JENNIE all dropping debut albums, and JISOO sharing a solo EP in addition to starring in acting projects, during the group’s time apart.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 23 May 2025
Noun
Fourteen years after putting out his debut solo album, Joe is going it alone once again for its follow-up, Music for People Who Believe in Love.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 23 May 2025
Joel Coen’s last solo feature as director was The Tragedy of Macbeth with Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand as the power-hungry Scottish couple.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 23 May 2025
Adverb
Going solo, Francis released the 2019 album Changes to wide praise.
—Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 18 May 2025
Travis Kelce flew solo at Patrick Mahomes’ charity auction Thursday night (May 15), but Taylor Swift‘s presence was still felt — especially during one hilarious moment when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end withdrew his bid on a guitar signed by his superstar girlfriend.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solo
Adjective
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The lone goal could be almost directly attributed to it.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
23 May 2025
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Brennan Johnson scored the lone goal in the 42nd minute after an incidental deflection off Manchester United’s Luke Shaw, sending Spurs to next season’s Champions League.—
Marcus D. Smith,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The spiritual power ballad also drew 918,000 official U.S. streams in the tracking week.—
Jim Asker,
Billboard,
28 May 2025
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Dropped with enough time to reach the Billboard charts before fans rush to buy and stream the full-length, the ballad sadly didn’t perform very well via any major metric.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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But seeing that ship in space today was a hell of a moment for us, so congratulations to every single person who put time, effort, sweat, anything, into that rocket.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
28 May 2025
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Packages valued at up to $800 can no longer bypass customs duty and instead have been slapped with higher duties and single package flat costs.—
Mark Faithfull,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Beyond the Blonde features Charity Marie for lead vocals, Bobby Eden on guitar and background vocals, Anthony Marena on bass guitar and background vocals and Kevin Curtin on drums. Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is located at 5400 West 29th Ave.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
29 May 2025
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Russell’s powerful, at times operatic, vocals and energetic stage presence proved the perfect foil for Ron’s distinctly quirky mien and adroit facility with words and keys.—
Katherine Turman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Set in a town ruled by absurd karate law, the film watches as a lonely teen forms an unlikely bond with the ghost of his late father’s favorite action hero.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
27 May 2025
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If there was no Stitch, Lilo would have remained a lonely girl, and Nani silently suffering from her massive responsibilities.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
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The recent bond-market struggles are being treated by a growing chorus of investment professionals as an ominous message about the unreliability of once-safe assets, the obsolescence of the balanced stock-bond portfolio and the need for new sources of diversification.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
26 May 2025
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The voices of the opera’s chorus are being provided by a choir which John conducts, the Pacific Coast Chorale, supplemented by two onstage choristers.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2025
Adverb
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Understanding Squash Vine Borers The adult female moths lay small reddish-brown disc-like eggs (about 1mm in diameter) singly at the base of each plant stem, depositing about 200 eggs during her lifetime.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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Runners singly crisscross the street in black balaclavas and tight-fitting black tops and black tights and black gloves.—
Joseph O’Neill,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 May 2025
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Well Studio, and distributed by Janus Films and Sideshow Pictures, Flow follows a solitary cat that loses its home following a great flood.—
Ryan Fleming,
Deadline,
21 May 2025
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“Solo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solo. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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