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
Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
With seven singers all pushing solo projects from time to time, the bandmates occasionally appear on the same rankings, sometimes separated by only a few spots.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Ava DuVernay presented the first MOCA Legends Award to multidisciplinary artist Theaster Gates, whose first major solo show on the West Coast was at MOCA in 2001.
—Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2025
The actress posed for photos solo, with her husband Matthew Broderick and with her And Just Like That... costars Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Nicole Ari Parker and Sarita Choudhury.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Adjective
What does your solo career offer you that The National does not?
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 5 June 2025
With seven singers all pushing solo projects from time to time, the bandmates occasionally appear on the same rankings, sometimes separated by only a few spots.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
Noun
Jonas’s debut solo album, Fastlife, did land on that tally.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Ava DuVernay presented the first MOCA Legends Award to multidisciplinary artist Theaster Gates, whose first major solo show on the West Coast was at MOCA in 2001.
—Hadley Meares, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 2025
Adverb
Small Avocados: Ideal for snacks, small households, or folks who live solo.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 May 2025
The actress posed for photos solo, with her husband Matthew Broderick and with her And Just Like That... costars Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Nicole Ari Parker and Sarita Choudhury.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 22 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solo
Adjective
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Nunes’ lone loss during her dominant stretch came against Peña.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The lone exception was Heather Wilson, president of the University of Texas at El Paso and a former Republican member of the House of Representatives and Secretary of the Air Force during the first Trump administration.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Australia loves Indian rock and Asia loves the slow emo kind of ballads and, then, America loves the more rock-esque, fast tempo kind of post-punk sound.—
Craig Lindsey,
VIBE.com,
4 June 2025
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Nelson later recorded and released the haunting ballad in 1982 as a part of his album of the same name.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
4 June 2025
Adjective
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The cheeseburgers at Mama’s Snack shack are $5.50 for a single and $8.60 for a double.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The only way for a princess to stay royal is to stay single her entire life or marry a direct relative within her own family — an arrangement no one is particularly interested in pursuing.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The Poker Face actress then descended the stage to the crowd, getting the likes of Kristin Chenoweth and Adam Lambert to contribute vocals to the ballad.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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The main difference is the quality of Swift’s vocals, which had improved dramatically in the thirteen years between the initial release and the rerecording.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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As found in the survey, adults who experience daily loneliness are nearly five times more likely to rate their current life poorly compared to those who aren’t lonely.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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Skeletal branches created a cathedral over the lonely vehicle where the 64-year-old man had breathed his last, the winter-gray river placid in the background behind a ramble of fences.—
Brenna Ehrlich,
Rolling Stone,
8 June 2025
Noun
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Billy Joel's documentary digs deep into past with poignancy – but he's 'not finished yet' Culture Club film delves into history filled with drama, Boy George, love and drugs ‘Walk of Fame’ The most compelling track on an album full of soaring choruses now has an equally absorbing video.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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The post prompted a chorus of amusing responses from commenters.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
7 June 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,
9 June 2025
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The only one fully out of the running with her solitary point (like Phoenix before her) is the people’s princess, Nicole Paige Brooks.—
Chris Feil,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
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“Solo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solo. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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