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
Al Shipley, SPIN, 22 Jan. 2025
My mother has mobility issues and was diagnosed with cognitive decline, and her doctor advised her against solo travel.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
Even though Heap herself has never had a solo hit on the chart, her songs have made waves here before.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
If hiking solo, tell someone your start and end times and location.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Properly launching her solo career in 1993 with the album Debut, Björk became a groundbreaking artist at the intersection of alternative and dance music, and a frequent presence on MTV with a series of wildly imaginative music videos.
—Al Shipley, SPIN, 22 Jan. 2025
My mother has mobility issues and was diagnosed with cognitive decline, and her doctor advised her against solo travel.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
News about Jennie from Blackpink’s debut solo studio album Ruby, of course.
—Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 22 Jan. 2025
Even though Heap herself has never had a solo hit on the chart, her songs have made waves here before.
—Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 22 Jan. 2025
Adverb
Just as tempting as spooning it up solo, though, is adding it to a small or large order of Frito Bandito.
—Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
If hiking solo, tell someone your start and end times and location.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solo
Adjective
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Meanwhile, the Jets haven’t played in a Super Bowl since their lone win in January 1969.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Many still don’t believe a lone gunman killed JFK The official government investigation of the JFK assassination by the Warren Commission was intended to close the book on the murder that ended America’s Camelot presidency.—
Andy Rose,
CNN,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In Blue Velvet, Dorothy Valence’s (Isabella Rossellini) rendition of the title ballad is a conduit for her internal life.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
17 Jan. 2025
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In the music video, released Monday, frontwoman Michelle Zauner sings the delicate ballad, while bassist Jungle twirls in a gleaming seashell, emulating a siren.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Again, because all of these are estimates, a single score is less useful than tracking your score over time.—
Lauren Leffer,
Popular Science,
16 Jan. 2025
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The series will have a three-episode premiere on Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2025; single episodes will follow weekly.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
16 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The track resonates with Belinda’s crystalline vocals, dynamic guitar riffs, and spirited trumpet interplays, while Tito’s distinctively gruff delivery adds grit to their musical escapade.—
Ingrid Fajardo,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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The song is vintage stomp-and-holler festival folk, with Marcus Mumford’s vocals sailing over thumping drums and the ceaseless tumble of acoustic guitar and banjo.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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But for now, Bannon is a fairly lonely voice shouting against AI velocity.—
Axios,
Axios,
18 Jan. 2025
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Some suggested ways to make the dog feel less lonely when Lauren isn't home, such as leaving the TV on.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The Herald spoke to 16 buyers — many did not want their names published, fearing retaliation by Cox — and examined lawsuits, mortgages, purchase agreements, property records and Miami building department reports, which substantiated buyers’ chorus of complaints.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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In terms of the performance, the descending part at the end of the chorus is memorable.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
25 Jan. 2025
Adverb
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This arrangement allows a single operator to control any number of attackers, launching them singly or in groups as the situation requires.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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In any event, the solitary vehicle didn’t get very far.—
David Axe,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Championship leaders’ advantage has been trimmed to a solitary point.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Solo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solo. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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