SOLO Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of solo

as in single

not being in the company of others a solo flight in a hot-air balloon

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solo

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adverb

as in independently

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Recent Examples of solo

Adjective

The pop superstar has 19 competitive MTV VMA wins and, in 1986, became the first solo female artist to receive the Video Vanguard Award. — CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, the Dodgers added two more insurance runs in the fifth with a solo homer from Ohtani, a double from Pages and a couple of defensive bobbles by the Rockies. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Noun

My solo album from a few years prior, Tomcats Screaming Outside, was very dark and influenced by what was going on in Bristol — drums, bass, and inspired by Massive Attack and Portishead. — Devon Ivie, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026 And then there was the solo blast White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami hit in the third inning of Tuesday’s City Series game against the Cubs. — Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Adverb

Flying solo during off-peak travel periods and checking in as soon as online check-in opens may increase upgrade opportunities. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026 The pack again toyed with multiple breakaways, with Lidl-Trek’s Reijanne Markus putting in a remarkable effort to ride solo off the front in the final 40km only to be caught 500m from the finish line. — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solo

Recent Examples of Synonyms for solo

Adjective

Yet just days before, Sonora reported its first screwworm infestation, though the single case doesn’t appear to have slowed the US Department of Agriculture’s plans.

— Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
On Friday, his only real trouble was in the fifth inning, when a soft single, a line drive and a bunt hit loaded the bases with one out.

— Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of single

Noun

The ballad requires more singing and less shouting — and featured a tattooed Lee playing a white upright piano splattered and streaked with fake blood.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Aug. 2026
The result is a self-reflective collection of empowering pop anthems and wistful ballads that detail not only the dissolution of a relationship but a return to oneself.

— Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of ballad

Adverb

To be more specific, regular LED TVs use all-blue or white LEDs for the backlight, but RGB LED TVs like the Sony BRAVIA 7 II have independently driven red, green, and blue LEDs.

— Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
David Jefferys All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of independently

Adjective

Unfortunately, pandemic restrictions on public gatherings meant there was no championship parade, and the title proved to be the lone triumph of James’ Lakers era.

— Law Murray, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
As described by Streisand, this isn’t a situation where five siblings could simply outvote the lone dissenter.

— Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of lone

Noun

At times, Sixx’s backing vocals were easier to make out than Neil’s lead.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026
The album was recorded with Ford across London, the English countryside and Palermo, Italy, where Chatten laid down vocals inside a makeshift booth assembled from mattresses and cushions.

— SPIN Staff, SPIN, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of vocal

Adjective

What brought him back to this sad, lonely spot after an entire decade?

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 17 Aug. 2026
Cycle north along the beach to Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park, where hiking trails, lonely sands, picnic sites, and kayak rentals fronting a freshwater lake await.

— Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of lonely

Noun

On a recent episode of Therapuss, all Jake Shane needed to say was the word Boston and the episode’s guest, singer Role Model, began to croon Lefty’s infectious chorus.

— Abigail Sylvor Greenberg, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
Owens went to the top rope, but Punk rolled out of the target zone to a chorus of boos.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of chorus

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