as in lone
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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as in independently
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Recent Examples of solo
Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
She’s been able to split press time with co-star Anna Kendrick, but has also made solo stops.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Stone also reached No. 2 with his 2012 solo release Broken Lights and has enjoyed chart success as one half of Angus & Julia Stone, including two No. 1 albums — Down the Way (2010) and Angus & Julia Stone (2014).
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 May 2025
Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
In June 2021, Cooper went solo and signed a massive deal with Spotify, thought to be worth around $60 million.
—Peter White, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Dorrance is also in Chicago this month working on a new piece for Trinity — her first solo project for the Irish dance company.
—Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
She’s been able to split press time with co-star Anna Kendrick, but has also made solo stops.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2025
Noun
While that era’s R&B has been a key ingredient in the rise of K-pop, American and British R&B have lately favored solo acts rather than groups.
—The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2025
Stone also reached No. 2 with his 2012 solo release Broken Lights and has enjoyed chart success as one half of Angus & Julia Stone, including two No. 1 albums — Down the Way (2010) and Angus & Julia Stone (2014).
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 9 May 2025
Adverb
His most recent fixation, food plots, keeps him from going solo into the turkey woods when there’s seed to spread or fertilizer to mix.
—Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 8 May 2025
In June 2021, Cooper went solo and signed a massive deal with Spotify, thought to be worth around $60 million.
—Peter White, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solo
Adjective
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The lone survivor was identified as Anton Tselykh, 38, of Seattle, according to the sheriff's office.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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In his lone college season at Duke, Flagg solidified himself as the best prospect in the country, averaging 19.2 points, 7.5 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 1.4 blocks.—
Christian Clark,
New York Times,
13 May 2025
Noun
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The song — a moody, synthy ballad — is an apologia of sorts for, uh, something.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 May 2025
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The title song and so many others on that album are love songs, and so was the ballad that Dolly released last month after her husband’s death.—
Casey Cep,
New Yorker,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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The Dragons loaded the bases with two outs for Dean who lined a single to right to drive home two to give Carroll a 3-0 lead.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
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Eurostar already allows passengers to book a single ticket from London to several Swiss cities, including Geneva, Zurich, and Lausanne.—
Everett Potter,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Bass remains bold without muddying vocals, and the wireless charging case tops them up between sessions.—
Shubham Yewale,
PC Magazine,
15 May 2025
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Monique’s vocals are fantastic, and her bottom placement was underserved.—
Barry Levitt,
Vulture,
12 May 2025
Adjective
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Health officials have said the United States is facing a mental health crisis, and in 2023, nearly 1 in 4 adults around the world reported feeling fairly or very lonely.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
17 May 2025
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Similarly, a cat was sent to a shelter after 10 years in a home after his owner passed away, leaving him lonely and searching for a new home.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
Noun
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Kimberly Douglas, an Illinois whose 17-year-old son died of an overdose in 2023, credited the growing chorus of grieving mothers.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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Kimberly Douglas, an Illinois woman whose 17-year-old son died of an overdose in 2023, credited the growing chorus of grieving mothers.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
Adverb
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Understanding Squash Vine Borers The adult female moths lay small reddish-brown disc-like eggs (about 1mm in diameter) singly at the base of each plant stem, depositing about 200 eggs during her lifetime.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
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Runners singly crisscross the street in black balaclavas and tight-fitting black tops and black tights and black gloves.—
Joseph O’Neill,
The New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 May 2025
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Mujica was imprisoned for thirteen years, much of it in a solitary underground cell—an experience that nearly drove him mad.—
Jon Lee Anderson,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
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“Solo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solo. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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