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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Five soloists boast multiple merry leaders: Josh Groban (four); Michael Bublé and Kimberley Locke (three each); and Jim Brickman and Meghan Trainor (two each). Gary Trust, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024 While some idols wait years to tour internationally as soloists or apart from their groups, Hwasa is seizing the opportunity early to prove that her appeal extends far beyond her home country. Jeff Benjamin, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024 Swift’s 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department, a 2024 finalist for Top Billboard 200, became her 14th No. 1 album on the Billboard 200, tying Jay-Z for the most leaders among soloists in history and second only to The Beatles with 19. Jem Aswad, Variety, 25 Nov. 2024 The concert will feature Grammy award-winning soloist Tynan Davis, who will perform alongside the church’s choral and orchestral ensembles in a program of traditional carols, sacred music and seasonal melodies. Susan Soldavin, Baltimore Sun, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for soloist 

Word History

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 22 Dec. 2024.

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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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