solo 1 of 3

adjective

Definition of solonext
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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noun

as in ballad

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solo

3 of 3

adverb

as in independently

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of solo
Adjective
QuickBooks Free is designed to help solo business owners easily stay on top of basic bookkeeping — the setup process includes a step-by-step guide, and Intuit says users can get started in about five minutes. — Carson Brunson, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026 In the fourth inning, Salvador Perez accounted for the Royals’ lone run with a solo homer — his 20th of the year. — Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
Then Musgraves, in her first appearance at the VMAs in five years, took over for a lovely solo piano-and-voice performance of Parton’s song. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026 Lisa makes VMAs history Blackpink’s Lisa stepped into the solo spotlight at the VMAs. — Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Sep. 2026
Adverb
Having a secure place to store your passport, extra cash, and travel documents is paramount while traveling solo internationally, and this Master Lock safe is the perfect size for the task at hand. — Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026 Ed Sheeran is set to resume his tour Saturday — possibly solo — after all his supporting acts withdrew in solidarity with opener Macklemore, who was dropped after making pro-Palestinian comments onstage. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solo
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solo
  1. single
  2. ballad
  3. independently
  4. lone
  5. vocal
  6. singly
  7. lonely
  8. chorus
Adjective
  • Adding another carrier could give customers more opportunities to schedule missions without relying on a single aircraft.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 1 Oct. 2026
  • From a single vantage, it is easily regarded as a static group of sculptural elements.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of single
Noun
  • The film is directed by David Ayer, a purveyor of wild action flicks and ballads of masculinity; the screenplay is the debut effort of Cameron Alexander.
    — Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Then there’s the entertainment team including a pair of dancers who tackle everything from the tango to bachata, a singer who goes for Alicia Keys-style ballads, a jazzy vocalist, and a piano player.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of ballad
Adverb
  • The key test was performed independently on two nominally identical devices, one at EPFL and one at the Weizmann Institute, using separate experimental setups.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Peak and Pace now has a team of nine contractors who lead its events almost completely independently from its founder.
    — Megan Sauer, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of independently
Adjective
  • After New York’s scalding August heat waves, the cool nights and quiet of the countryside were a welcome change—save for the lone donkey who decided that four in the morning was the right time to sound the alarm.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Reddington argued the jury should be further questioned after jurors accused the lone holdout of not following the judge's orders on reasonable doubt.
    — Kristina Rex, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of lone
Noun
  • Quavo also teased that his next endeavor will be a final Migos project with Offset, which will feature posthumous vocals from Takeoff, who passed away in November 2022 in a fatal shooting.
    — Michael Saponara, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Notably, Laboriel, who also does background vocals, has performed on some of the world’s biggest stages, from Super Bowl halftime shows to concerts held in front of Queen Elizabeth.
    — Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of vocal
Adverb
  • Plant singly as an accent or mass in mixed borders and privacy plantings.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2026
  • When eggs or embryos are destroyed as the result of commercial egg storage tank failures, lawsuits may follow, singly, as a group, or in a class action.
    — Robert W. Wood, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026
Definition of singly
Adjective
  • The story follows Bobi, a 12-year-old boy born with literal dog’s paws, hidden away by his family until Carlos, a lonely, childless man, takes him in.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
  • From screenwriter Eric Champnella and set in 2008, Return to You follows a powerful but lonely female attorney (Lohan) who mistakenly receives a very emotional DVD sent by a dying woman to her husband (Golding).
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of lonely
Noun
  • Where a chorus should hit, nearly everything drops out, leaving behind those drums to face off against the steady, impersonal rumble of a sub-bass.
    — Sadie Sartini Garner, Pitchfork, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Panels also featured decorations that included hearts, rainbows, sequins, a Star of David, a chef’s hat, a chorus line of dancers, teddy bears, and a panda.
    — René Ostberg, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of chorus

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“Solo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solo. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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