as in single
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
Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
His solo debut, Barbarian, made more than $45 million on a budget of less than $5 million, and now Warners was entrusting the actor turned director with a movie costing eight times that.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Lightweight, breathable, and sculpted for movement, it’s made for layering or wearing solo on the occasional hot autumn afternoon.
—Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Before then, William heads off solo to Brazil for a week around his innovative environmental awards, the Earthshot Prize.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
For Black women, solo travel comes with its own unique set of considerations.
—Essence, 7 Nov. 2025
His solo debut, Barbarian, made more than $45 million on a budget of less than $5 million, and now Warners was entrusting the actor turned director with a movie costing eight times that.
—David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
During their hiatus, Kevin worked in technology After the Jonas Brothers stunned fans with their split announcement in 2013, all three brothers pursued solo projects.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Lightweight, breathable, and sculpted for movement, it’s made for layering or wearing solo on the occasional hot autumn afternoon.
—Ariana Dickson, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Adverb
The sturdy set is ideal for serving after-dinner drinks to guests or just unwinding solo by a cozy fire.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
Before then, William heads off solo to Brazil for a week around his innovative environmental awards, the Earthshot Prize.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solo
Adjective
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Sales prices of single-family homes across Ohio decreased by 2% from a median of $250,011 in July to $245,017 in August.—
USA TODAY Network,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
12 Nov. 2025
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Resources are local and vary from a single module to several resources.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
11 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The ship was immortalized in a surprise hit folk ballad by Gordon Lightfoot in 1976.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
10 Nov. 2025
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The love ballad was notably performed during a wedding scene in the 2018 rom-com Crazy Rich Asians.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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The Statesman independently verified that the document did in fact contain Hazel’s Social Security number by reviewing Hazel’s Social Security card.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Nov. 2025
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All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The lone wire fraud charge accuses Lillig of fraudulently acquiring a gift card worth $500 in November 2020.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
6 Nov. 2025
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Twelve years ago, his field-stretching threat and an 87-yard kickoff return for a touchdown assisted Seattle’s lone Super Bowl victory.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The current lineup also features Jason Derlatka (keyboards, vocals), Deen Castronovo (drums, vocals) and Todd Jensen (bass).—
Dave Brooks,
Billboard,
6 Nov. 2025
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After sharing vocals and dancing around the stage, Rico and Williams hugged as the crowd screamed.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The touching dramedy centers on a lonely American actor (Brendan Fraser) who, after seven years living in Tokyo, still feels like an outsider.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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Phantom Son will center on Ronnie, a young and struggling runaway taken in by Audrey (Zellweger), a lonely woman whose own son was kidnapped twenty years earlier.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The song kicks off with a string orchestra introduction followed by a Carmina Burana-like chorus and then Rosalía singing in an operatic soprano voice — in three languages.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
5 Nov. 2025
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Starting as a chorus pig on The Muppet Show in the mid-1970s, Miss Piggy gradually became a bigger part of the series, before becoming an icon in the late ’70s and early ’80s.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Adverb
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Mimosa and Bloody Mary variations, in flights or singly, can be purchased separately.—
Greg Mellen,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Not singly, not a lone fish here and there, but in packs.—
Ben East,
Outdoor Life,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Solo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solo. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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