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
Persons who tamper with or abuse any aspect of the Sweepstakes or website, who act in an unsportsmanlike or disruptive manner, or who are in violation of these Official Rules, as solely determined by Sponsor, will be disqualified and all associated entries will be void.
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AJC.com, 18 June 2026
The jazz portion of the mural reflects the district’s most recognizable legacy but avoids relying solely on the figures most commonly associated with Kansas City music history.
—J.m. Banks
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 June 2026
This is because the debt was never solely tied to the deceased spouse.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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AJC.com, 18 June 2026
The jazz portion of the mural reflects the district’s most recognizable legacy but avoids relying solely on the figures most commonly associated with Kansas City music history.
—J.m. Banks
june 18, Kansas City Star, 18 June 2026
Readers should not rely solely on the content of this article and are encouraged to seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 18 June 2026
This is because the debt was never solely tied to the deceased spouse.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solely
Adverb
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But a federal appeals court reversed that decision, ruling the Voting Rights Act can only be enforced by the federal government and not through lawsuits brought by individual voters or groups.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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In 1908 a significant court ruling determined that only those born to Parsi fathers are recognized by the state as Parsi, laying the groundwork for more than a century of exclusion.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.—
Hannah Chubb,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The modern trophy home isn’t necessarily the largest or most extravagant property on the block, but rather something of a tool to help owners live better, longer, and more independently for decades to come.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
15 June 2026
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Patients who once flew to Turkey purely for the price break now arrive with detailed clinic short lists, surgeon credentials in hand and questions about aftercare protocols.—
Ascend Agency,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Nobody travels to matches, paints their face, or organizes a game-day event purely for the final score of a single game.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
18 June 2026
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Many retire comfortably on Social Security income alone.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
21 June 2026
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In a category where excess is often measured in horsepower alone, the 21C V Max takes its ambition directly to the manufacturing floor.—
John Vorwald,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
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But Garrett might be peerless in his ability to impact the game — as well as the way teams prepare exclusively for him during the week.—
Jeff Howe,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Clive Standen has signed with Range Media Partners for representation, Variety has learned exclusively.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
15 June 2026
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Follow along for live coverage The 34-year-old was seen doing drills with the squad after warming up separately in boots and with the ball in a training session on Wednesday.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
18 June 2026
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Speculation at the time of Murdoch’s New York buy centered on whether each of the publishing assets would be sold separately or be shopped as whole package.—
Erik Hayden,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
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And Kemp shed his vow of neutrality to back the lieutenant governor just two days before the runoff.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Lucy passed away just a month before her second birthday from a brain hemorrhage — cancer-free.—
Siafa Lewis,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Police released an image of the scorpions, which appear to be individually wrapped in plastic.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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The musicians are individually superb, yet the ensemble sometimes lacks tonal weight and richness.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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“Solely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solely. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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