as in lone
not being in the company of others
a solo flight in a hot-air balloon
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as in ballad
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as in independently
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Recent Examples of solo
Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
In 2020, after Kingston got injured, Big E would go on the best solo run of his career.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
As 2e follow him from his childhood to his time in the boy band Take That to his subsequent success as a solo artist, the film delves into his experience with substance abuse issues, rocky relationships, and the challenges of fame and success.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024
Steve Kopack, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Gift it solo or pair it with the Better Homes & Gardens Noble Fir and Pine candle above for the ultimate holiday bundle.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
It was made by a solo Canadian developer, inside Adventure Game Studio, with some real work put into upgrading the text parser and (optional) mouse experience with reasonable quality-of-life concessions.
—Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
In 2020, after Kingston got injured, Big E would go on the best solo run of his career.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Noun
Among those performing at the concert's pre-show All Access Lounge is Korean solo artist Wonho.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
As 2e follow him from his childhood to his time in the boy band Take That to his subsequent success as a solo artist, the film delves into his experience with substance abuse issues, rocky relationships, and the challenges of fame and success.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 21 Dec. 2024
Adverb
Thompson was staying at another nearby hotel before heading solo to the Hilton, on his way to speak at UnitedHealth Group’s investor conference, when he was confronted by his killer.
—Steve Kopack, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
Gift it solo or pair it with the Better Homes & Gardens Noble Fir and Pine candle above for the ultimate holiday bundle.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solo
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The markers flanked a section of U.S. Route 1 still named at the time for Jefferson Davis, the lone president of the Confederate States of America.Brendan Fitzgerald, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
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What To Know Fetterman has been a lone Democrat by voicing his support for some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet nominations.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity.Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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These are ballads about cheating and addiction, and reflections on wistful memories and true love.Justin Curto, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
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For Pisano’s procedure earlier this year, the NYU team used a donor pig with a single genetic edit—a gene knockout to eliminate alpha-gal sugar on the surface of the pigs’ cells.Emily Mullin, WIRED, 17 Dec. 2024
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These cameras capture just about everything, which can make for some pretty interesting footage whether that's a load of lumber flying and hitting a single vehicle on a busy overpass or a tornado tearing through a building in Lincoln, Nebraska in a matter of seconds.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Scherzinger, too, is undeniable, bringing astounding vocals and haunting desperation to vampiric Hollywood has-been Norma Desmond.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Following six near-perfect albums, Eternal Sunshine is a bright, multi-layered effort with the star’s glorious vocals at the center of it all.Mesfin Fekadu, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
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Ellie is a smart, lonely girl desperate for a sense of family after the death of her father.Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Dec. 2024
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My point is, there’s something a bit lonely about the happy endings for many of these characters, and a bit irritating about the idea that being physically close to other people is an experience to be avoided at all costs.Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
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The chords are the same in the verse and the chorus.Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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That lasting unity is reflected gorgeously in the song's chorus, as indie breakout MJ Lenderman joins Crutchfield over cozy banjo and guitars to deliver the richest harmonies of the year.EW.com, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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For decades, heroes—on screen and in life—embodied solitary strength.Nirit Cohen, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Entertainment & Arts Best of 2024: Eleven bright spots in classical music during a dark, complicated year Dec. 5, 2024 The gloomy film begins and ends with Callas’ solitary death.Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Solo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solo. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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