solitaire
noun
sol·i·taire
ˈsä-lə-ˌter 
1
: a single gem (such as a diamond) set alone
2
: any of various card games that can be played by one person
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The round brilliant diamond rests on a thin platinum solitaire setting, per Landau.
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
It’s executed in simple everyday pieces like a necklace with a single solitaire, a solitaire ring, or a set of stud earrings with removable jackets executed in the Titan spear motif.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
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In a brand new way to wear diamonds, Jessie VE has created tiny natural diamond nail studs, featuring solitaires, stars and smilies set in 18kt gold, in a fun new way to make your nails super luxe.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
As an adult, Ella loved to garden (especially flowers), sew, keep her house clean, play double solitaire with Frederick, and spend time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
It’s executed in simple everyday pieces like a necklace with a single solitaire, a solitaire ring, or a set of stud earrings with removable jackets executed in the Titan spear motif.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2025
The Diamonds at your Fingertips Manicure, by Jessie VE
In a brand new way to wear diamonds, Jessie VE has created tiny natural diamond nail studs, featuring solitaires, stars and smilies set in 18kt gold, in a fun new way to make your nails super luxe.
—Kate Matthams, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
As an adult, Ella loved to garden (especially flowers), sew, keep her house clean, play double solitaire with Frederick, and spend time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025
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“Solitaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solitaire. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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solitaire
noun
sol·i·taire
ˈsäl-ə-ˌta(ə)r
-ˌte(ə)r
1
: a single gem (as a diamond) set alone
2
: a card game played by one person alone
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