soloist

noun

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

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Equally, a lack of talented soloists out wide to make the most of one-v-ones or transitions means output remains hinged upon Rogers. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026 All four of the soloists Saturday were expert and expressive musicians; all four played beautifully. Scott Cantrell, Dallas Morning News, 22 Mar. 2026 The Village Community Chorale will perform with several soloists and friends of the San Diego Symphony. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026 Outdoor enthusiasts should check out Free Solo, a mountain-climbing documentary featuring fearless free soloists and sweeping shots of impossibly high cliffs. Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 19 Mar. 2026 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 4 Apr. 2026.

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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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