1
as in only
for nothing other than
I fight solely for my country, not for money!
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2
as in independently
without aid or support
you undertook that project solely on your own, and you will finish it likewise
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Recent Examples of solely
Our work there was facilitated thanks to political leaders who chose not to rely solely on conventional engineering solutions but instead embraced design and cultural ambition through international competitions.
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Norman Foster, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Lender competition and housing market dynamics Mortgage rates aren't determined solely by macroeconomic forces.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Facial recognition is a tool for investigations but cannot be used solely for forwarding a case to prosecutors for potential charges, Nielsen said.
—April Baumgarten, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Joe Dineen is now the defensive ends coach, while Taiwo Onatolu coaches solely the special teams.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
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Norman Foster, Artforum, 26 Mar. 2026
Lender competition and housing market dynamics Mortgage rates aren't determined solely by macroeconomic forces.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Facial recognition is a tool for investigations but cannot be used solely for forwarding a case to prosecutors for potential charges, Nielsen said.
—April Baumgarten, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
Joe Dineen is now the defensive ends coach, while Taiwo Onatolu coaches solely the special teams.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solely
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The United States not only encourages artistic expression, it’s enshrined in the Constitution, under the First Amendment’s freedom of speech and assembly.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
29 Mar. 2026
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And yet your sufferings would come to an end in a mere fifty-seven hours, or whenever the train disgorged you, while the sufferings of Gunnar’s daughter would probably end only with her death.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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While many students are comfortable with apps and touchscreens, educators say that does not always translate into the ability to troubleshoot or work independently on traditional computers.—
Darlin Tillery,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Instead of relying purely on hydration, this formula includes salicylic acid, which gently exfoliates and keeps pores clear so that breakouts don’t come back.—
Hana Hong,
Glamour,
25 Mar. 2026
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Any pressure here is purely about Izzo, 71, getting to that ninth semifinal and having another crack at a second championship as his Hall of Fame career winds down.—
Justin Williams,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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An operative would normally plan to walk alone to a hotel room to avoid being seen with an asset.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Books Are Magic, a wonderful bookshop owned by novelist Emma Staub, alone could suck up an entire morning.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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Senior midfielder Erin Hadley is playing high school soccer for the first time for Lincoln-Way Central after previously competing exclusively with her club team.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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The previous day, Olitzky had similarly endorsed focussing exclusively on the plight of the hostages in response to a letter from Liba Beyer.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Inside the Dolby Theatre The couple, expected to be married later this year, may have gotten to the show separately.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Pulte wrote separately to the US attorneys for the Southern District of Florida and Northern District of Illinois in letters dated Wednesday.—
Josh Wingrove,
Bloomberg,
26 Mar. 2026
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Their facility would use just 2% of a hyperscaler’s power and occupy about 2% as much space, according to the company.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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That just felt so, almost traumatizing to even imagine.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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All the suites are individually decorated, and despite being the smallest rooms on offer, the two Junior Suites have plenty of charm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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By announcing artists individually, each act gets a moment in the spotlight that a traditional poster drop simply can’t offer.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Solely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solely. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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