as in single
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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Recent Examples of solo
Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The acclaimed guitarists are veteran solo stars who, between them, have played with everyone from Mick Jagger, Frank Zappa and Stanley Clarke to Sammy Hagar, Todd Rundgren and Whitesnake.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
This surpassed Elvis Presley's 67 weeks, giving Swift the most weeks at the top of the chart ever for a solo artist.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
In 2024-25, in 538 minutes solo at five-on-five, Nugent-Hopkins delivered 45 percent of the goal share.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Most regular solo diners say discomfort fades after the first few times trying it.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The acclaimed guitarists are veteran solo stars who, between them, have played with everyone from Mick Jagger, Frank Zappa and Stanley Clarke to Sammy Hagar, Todd Rundgren and Whitesnake.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
Casual restaurants, ramen spots, sushi bars and diners are inherently the most solo-friendly.
—Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 6 Apr. 2026
This surpassed Elvis Presley's 67 weeks, giving Swift the most weeks at the top of the chart ever for a solo artist.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 6 Apr. 2026
Adverb
Sydney continued to speak with her doctor, and attend counseling both solo and with her family, a combination that aided her recovery.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 27 Mar. 2026
In 2024-25, in 538 minutes solo at five-on-five, Nugent-Hopkins delivered 45 percent of the goal share.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solo
Adjective
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The Korean’s quartet of assists was one shy of the MLS single-game record set by Lionel Messi last year, and established a new high for LAFC.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This could extend to single-serve snacks in the car while out running errands.—
Dr. Sarah Kinsella,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Appearing alongside a live band and several backup singers, the Nigerian singer offered an evocative rendition of the emotional ballad, off her most recent EP, Love Is a Kingdom.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Asian version will take flight after the original contest takes place in Vienna in May, with 35 countries competing in the singing contest known for outrageous costumes, towering ballads and high-energy performances.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
Adverb
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Practice adoption for soil health is independently verified using remote sensing data.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The slot cornerback position might be the lone starting spot on the depth chart that lacks an obvious answer.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Right-hander Edward Cabrera worked around five walks for 5 2/3 shutout innings and Amaya’s one-out RBI single in the eighth stood as the game’s lone run.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Leo, meanwhile, shifts from rhythm guitar for the Hazards to lead guitar and trumpet for Elemental Sparks while Olivia handles rhythm guitar and lead vocals.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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Digitally tweaked to fit the syncopated rhythm and stay on key, Weir’s vocals have a discomfiting quality that’s almost certainly unintentional—especially considering how often the beauty of the Dead lied in their very human imperfections.—
Sam Sodomsky,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Inside Safe providers acknowledged that motel rooms can be a huge adjustment, leaving people feeling lonely and isolated.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Days can feel long and lonely after one retires.—
Cathy Bussewitz,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There’s an intimacy to it in the verses, and then there’s a big dynamic jump, an octave jump between the verse and the chorus, which just explodes into this hopeful, optimistic thing.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
2 Apr. 2026
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Yet athletic departments are still operating as tax-exempt nonprofits, even as a growing chorus of voices, from academia to politics, is wondering whether this designation should be reevaluated.—
Andrew Urbaczewski,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
Adverb
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The revolutionaries’ own internal divisions left them to face the Austrian invasion singly.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
12 Mar. 2026
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My own experience with night pests was at a time of utter exhaustion— too much work undertaken, interlocking circumstances that made the work twice as arduous, illness within and around— the old story of troubles never coming singly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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