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
What could possibly go wrong with bringing the same twist onto the flagship series — one in which players are voted out instead of eliminated solely through competitions?
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
But solely focusing on your physical health isn’t enough to achieve longevity, a new study has found.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
What’s less important to a climate-resilient garden is solely growing native plants.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
That’s not solely on the offensive line.
—Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
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Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025
But solely focusing on your physical health isn’t enough to achieve longevity, a new study has found.
—Gina Park, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
What’s less important to a climate-resilient garden is solely growing native plants.
—Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
That’s not solely on the offensive line.
—Sam McDowell 3, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solely
Adverb
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Social media spaces are increasingly closed and personalized; where random Twitter figures could bring their ideas to the president in 2018, now only the most manic — Loomer, the MAGA legal figure Mike Davis — cut through, and benefit.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Numbers provided by Cincinnati Public Schools show that the school district had 4,326 homeless students last year, representing a 77% increase from a decade prior, despite total student enrollment increasing by only 538 students over the same period of time.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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This article was written independently by PEOPLE’s editorial team and meets our editorial standards.—
Eric Andersson,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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All products featured on Bon Appétit are independently selected by our editors.—
Millie Peartree,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Items can be either purely cosmetic or allow players to advance more quickly through a game.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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There were several who offered workarounds, however, with some saying to use the physical shops purely to check sizing.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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In the first half alone, FIU lost two fumbles — Devonte Lyons had the other one — had one pass intercepted and one punt deflected.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Her pain and her grief can’t be hers alone.—
Romina Ruiz-Goiriena,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Over 30 restaurants are participating, offering limited-time discounts and new dishes served exclusively during the event.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Variety has learned exclusively that Mattel has teamed with Amazon MGM Studios to develop a live-action series based on the Shani doll line originally introduced in the 1990s.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
1 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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Republicans say that issue should be dealt with separately.—
Terry Moseley,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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The agency separately released recommended shipping dates for customers who want their packages to arrive by Christmas Day.—
Michelle Del Rey,
Louisville Courier Journal,
4 Oct. 2025
Adverb
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After hours, a barista will usher you into Say Less Speakeasy, a lofty bar and lounge hidden behind an unassuming bookshelf just past the café register.—
Lyndsay C. Green,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Other parts of the country are nearing their peak, like northeastern Washington, central Oregon, eastern Montana, most of North Dakota, just over half of Michigan, as well as a large portion of Upstate New York.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Clark faces a pivotal offseason after what was essentially a lost season individually, but one that nevertheless represented a step forward for the franchise by reaching the second round of the playoffs despite an array of injuries.—
Sabreena Merchant,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Instead of walking individually, several moved in pairs or small groups.—
Kati Chitrakorn,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Solely.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solely. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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