solitarily

adverb

Definition of solitarilynext
as in singly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solitarily
  1. singly
  2. separately
  3. exclusively
  4. alone
  5. solely
Adverb
  • Of course, air quality varies greatly within a singly country, especially ones as large as the United States.
    Karina Acharya, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024
  • They can be hung singly as ornaments in their own right, wired into wreaths, or, sliced and run through a dehydrator and strung with other goodies for a unique display.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 8 Nov. 2024
Definition of singly
Adverb
  • And if the slices of duck have been served separately atop a bed of shredded cabbage and herbs, feel free to use the sauce as a dressing for a DIY salad.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Saks and Neiman Marcus will be managed by one team, whereas Bergdorf Goodman will be managed separately, according to Marc Metrick, who takes on the role of CEO of the Saks Global Operating Group.
    David Moin, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of separately
Adverb
  • The team that formerly was made out of exclusively 6-foot-8 brick houses now has just one — Scottie Barnes.
    Eric Koreen, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Following its theatrical run, the Universal Pictures film, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, will be available exclusively to purchase or rent on Dec. 31, 2024, on major digital platforms.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of exclusively
Adverb
  • With the Kings playing transition defense, the Lakers were able to create tons of open looks from the perimeter, making seven threes in the first quarter alone.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • In other words, measuring the true rise of autism is complicated and not based on biology alone.
    Catherine Tan, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of alone
Adverb
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson had originally promised a clean bill that would solely extend current levels of government funding to prevent a shutdown.
    Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
  • If that happens, Tesla will trade solely on its auto business, which would warrant a lower valuation, Gengaro said.
    Brian Evans, CNBC, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of solely
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“Solitarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solitarily. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.

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