soloist

noun

so·​lo·​ist ˈsō-lə-wist How to pronounce soloist (audio)
-(ˌ)lō-ist
: one who performs a solo

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This is about great music, a great program, a great conductor, and outstanding soloists. Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 18 Mar. 2025 In jazz band, Francis is an innovative soloist and sensitive musical conversationalist. Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025 The Black Crowes Double its Career Total While Page is new to the Top Hard Rock Albums list as a soloist, this latest debut also benefits The Black Crowes. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025 And Rosé Lisa and Rosé now sit tied for the most appearances among female soloists from the K-pop world on the Adult Pop Airplay chart — but there are two acts ahead of them. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soloist

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First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soloist was in 1864

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“Soloist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soloist. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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soloist

noun
so·​lo·​ist ˈsō-lə-wəst How to pronounce soloist (audio)
-(ˌ)lō-əst
: one who performs a solo

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