UNACCOMPANIED Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

unaccompanied

adjective

ˌən-ə-ˈkəmp-nēd

Definition of unaccompanied

as in lone

not being in the company of others an unaccompanied child on the airplane flight

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Recent Examples of unaccompanied In July, when the Monitor asked the Department of Health and Human Services about an AI product designed to evaluate the sponsors of unaccompanied immigrant children, evidence of it disappeared from the agency’s website. — Story Hinckley, Christian Science Monitor, 15 Sep. 2026 Airlines already issue escort or gate passes in certain circumstances, including unaccompanied minors, and airports and airlines offer assistance for travelers with disabilities. — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026 Rebecca is worked up because Matthjis is seemingly ghosting her, and Keeley becomes instantly flustered by the unexpected arrival of (an unexpectedly unaccompanied) Roy. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026 Most airlines now require unaccompanied minors to be escorted to their departure gates and met at the arrival gates by an adult guardian. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unaccompanied

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Adjective

Entering the weekend, the Trojans had just one win in 14 matches this season … and that lone win came in late August.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
The City Council voted 4-1 to postpone a decision on the Midas Apartments project without setting a new hearing date, with Mayor Dave Bass casting the lone dissenting vote.

— Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of lone

Adjective

Since 2017, Dulgarian has grown TAGABOW from its placid, solo origins into one of the decade’s most influential and inventive shoegaze bands; the proof is in Lotto, their bold and relentless breakout LP from last year.

— Abby Jones, Pitchfork, 19 Oct. 2026
On September 17, Harry made his first solo appearance in public while attending the inaugural Invictus Spirit Gala Dinner and Awards in London.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of solo

Adjective

SpaceX shares jumped nearly 8% on Wednesday, their best single-session performance since August.

— Morgan Chittum, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
The single-aisle jet, which can have up to 230 seats, was introduced at the Paris Air Show in 2017 to help Boeing compete with rival Airbus.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of single

Adjective

Though there is a political risk inherent in striking out in a solitary direction, there can also be reward.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Gash’s weakest moments come in times like these, when the band strips back its sound into solitary parts that fail to gel.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of solitary

Adjective

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appeared alone Monday after her Republican opponent in the governor's race, Rick Jackson, declined the club's invitation.

— Monique John, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026
The Hartford isn't alone in its coverage and discounts aimed at older drivers, as many brands offer discounts to this age group.

— Liz Knueven, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026

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