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
Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2024
Julien Baker opted for a different approach at the launch of her first solo outing in two years.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
But she’s also fulfilled her original dream, releasing a strong solo album, Amy Allen, in September.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2024
Her historic milestones in the sport included being the first person, regardless of gender, to complete the Baja 500 off-road race solo in 1975, a feat that involved navigating harsh conditions across the Mexican desert.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Casey Caruso is the solo general partner behind Topology Ventures, a new frontier tech fund that has raised $75 million.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Dec. 2024
Julien Baker opted for a different approach at the launch of her first solo outing in two years.
—Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
Noun
Money Christmas will be the first solo release from the rapper formerly known as Mos Def since 2019’s sound installation Negus.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 11 Dec. 2024
But she’s also fulfilled her original dream, releasing a strong solo album, Amy Allen, in September.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 9 Dec. 2024
Adverb
For example, Ortiz hired several employees early on but soon realized her pricing didn’t align with labor costs, prompting her to scale back and work solo.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2024
Her historic milestones in the sport included being the first person, regardless of gender, to complete the Baja 500 off-road race solo in 1975, a feat that involved navigating harsh conditions across the Mexican desert.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solo
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Such a leader should have a strong grasp of the challenges faced by innovators who often operate outside traditional corporate structures, from small startups to lone inventors in garages or co-working spaces.Steve Forbes, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Soto had notably not developed that kind of relationship with Hal Steinbrenner in his lone season across town, leaving open the chance for Cohen or another owner to court him this winter.Tim Britton, The Athletic, 13 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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There’s no single best ingredient, Marmon says; a lot of it comes down to your personal preference and skin type.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 17 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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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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Related Articles Once cold and lonely, ‘snow management’ at Tahoe resorts goes high-tech with lasers Light rain was falling before sunrise in the North Bay and was expected to extend south in the next few hours.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 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 22 Dec. 2024.
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