as in lone
not being in the company of others
a solo flight in a hot-air balloon
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as in independently
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Recent Examples of solo
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
The rescue highlights the importance of carrying a satellite emergency device or a phone equipped with off-grid SOS functionality when adventuring solo in the backcountry.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 18 July 2025
Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 July 2025
After Black Sabbath, Osbourne launched a hugely successful solo career, with his first seven solo albums going on to earn multi-platinum certifications in the United States.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 22 July 2025
Emma Moon
july 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2025
The musician was singing for the rock group The Hassles during Woodstock, and released his solo debut album Cold Spring Harbor two years later.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 24 July 2025
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Adjective
Then Sharon Arden, the daughter of Sabbath’s manager at the time, Don Arden, took pity on him and encouraged him to go solo.
—Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 July 2025
The rescue highlights the importance of carrying a satellite emergency device or a phone equipped with off-grid SOS functionality when adventuring solo in the backcountry.
—Owen Clarke, Outside Online, 18 July 2025
Adverb
Many of its songs, as well as Osbourne’s solo hits, remain staples on classic rock radio.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 22 July 2025
After Black Sabbath, Osbourne launched a hugely successful solo career, with his first seven solo albums going on to earn multi-platinum certifications in the United States.
—Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 22 July 2025
Noun
Patterson had a career-high 12 tackles with five solo tackles against Clemson.
—Emma Moon
july 24, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2025
The musician was singing for the rock group The Hassles during Woodstock, and released his solo debut album Cold Spring Harbor two years later.
—Rachel Desantis, People.com, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solo
Adjective
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Gomez, the lone Democrat on the commission, said she was troubled by Paramount’s payment to settle a suit brought by President Trump and by other concessions.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
24 July 2025
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Emergency responders arrived on the scene and assisted the lone survivor.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
23 July 2025
Noun
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The crowd sang along with the musicians to the 2004 ballad.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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The elegiac ballad, released in 2022, comes at a moment of release for Jessica (Megan Stalter), who had just broken up with her boyfriend, Felix (Will Sharpe), when her dog unexpectedly died.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Support individual stems with single bamboo stakes; multiple stems may benefit from a grow-through grid or tomato cage.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 July 2025
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Machado began the bottom of the sixth with a single grounded through the middle of the infield on the first pitch of his at-bat.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Joy, Maison symphonique, Place des Arts Another jazz vocal triumph at the festival was singer Samara Joy who continues to thrill global audiences with her incredible range.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Their performance was complete with a choreographed dance routine and raspy vocals.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Horgan’s Eva Garvey is funny and nurturing and grounded but also quite lonely and bitter, a character whose love and bile hold Bad Sisters together.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
15 July 2025
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Even the psychological pain can be hard to fathom, especially for those who have never truly been lonely.—
Paul Bloom,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Adverb
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Tourism In Central America After decades of Costa Rica singly handily dominating travel in Central America, nascent travel industries in destinations like Guatemala, Panama and Nicaragua are just starting to gain the international spotlight.—
Carley Rojas Ávila,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Understanding Squash Vine Borers The adult female moths lay small reddish-brown disc-like eggs (about 1mm in diameter) singly at the base of each plant stem, depositing about 200 eggs during her lifetime.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The 28 songs that Gaga, her dancers and band performed Tuesday night come at you with big choruses, soaring melodies, catchy hooks, fun strings of nonsense syllables and her signature deployment of eclectic styles — disco, glam rock, ’80s boogie, house, heavy metal and Daft Punk.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
24 July 2025
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But most striking about the song is its bridge, a glorious chorus of synths that dovetails into piano and strings before thumping back into head-nodding bliss.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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Keep a distance from tall, solitary trees or other elevated structures.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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They are known to be solitary and nocturnal, but can sometimes be found in small family groups.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
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“Solo.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solo. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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