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
Youth Outlook is Illinois’s first and longest-running social service agency solely dedicated to the support of LGBTQ+ youth, Theater for Charity said.
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Rather than focusing solely on superpowers, the series leans into the absurdities and insecurities of the entertainment industry, pulling back the curtain on fame, failure, and second chances.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
The outcome will not depend solely on the sophistication of our technologies but on the stability of the conceptual architecture that supports collective life.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Still, Democrats can't ignore Venezuela and solely focus on affordability, either.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
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Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Rather than focusing solely on superpowers, the series leans into the absurdities and insecurities of the entertainment industry, pulling back the curtain on fame, failure, and second chances.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 5 Jan. 2026
The outcome will not depend solely on the sophistication of our technologies but on the stability of the conceptual architecture that supports collective life.
—Klaus Schwab, Time, 5 Jan. 2026
Still, Democrats can't ignore Venezuela and solely focus on affordability, either.
—Domenico Montanaro, NPR, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solely
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Not only is her delivery hilarious, but having Forest Whitaker’s daughter play an unabashed Hollywood nepo baby is a sly bit of meta casting that pays off big time here.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The novel draws on the harrowing testimony of survivors and asks questions not only about the conflicting goals of justice, truth and reconciliation, but also about how one lives with the knowledge of crimes against humanity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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Built for demanding factory environments Atlas is a fully electric humanoid robot with 56 degrees of freedom, meaning 56 independently controllable joints that allow fluid, human-like motion.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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This has not been independently corroborated.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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The United States Supreme Court this week is considering the crucial constitutional argument of whether the president has the power to levy tariffs on foreign goods, or whether any such taxes on American consumers and businesses are purely in the purview of the Congress.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
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Here, however, Makowsky examines a purely ignoble figure who feels entitled without accomplishing a thing.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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Road freight alone accounts for over 16% of France’s carbon emissions.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Nov. 2025
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After his friends went back to shore, Swanson stayed in the water alone.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The shooting is being investigated by the FBI exclusively.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The actress also reflected on her role ahead of the 50th anniversary while speaking exclusively to Entertainment Weekly in February 2025.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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The quilt is lightweight, airy, and features a raw edge on both the quilt and shams (sold separately).—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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At Jaeger-LeCoultre, Sauret says, the team’s members work independently to separately evaluate potential acquisitions.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
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Residents near the park, located off David Drive in the Bonnie Brae neighborhood, said they were awakened just before midnight by gunfire and emergency sirens.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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Designed to bridge the gap between automotive ease and aerospace innovation, the vehicle targets consumers looking for adventure rather than just urban commuting.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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But Harrigan said agents are trained to evaluate every incident individually.—
Allison Gordon,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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The administration would need to individually impose tariffs on each country and for each specific commodity, rather than the sweeping tariffs as were levied under the IEEPA.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Solely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solely. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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