soloist

noun

so·​lo·​ist ˈsō-lə-wist How to pronounce soloist (audio)
-(ˌ)lō-ist
: one who performs a solo

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As a soloist, Mars has only released three full-lengths. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025 Their promise to continue making music both as a group and as soloists wasn’t empty. Zoe Guy, Vulture, 1 Mar. 2025 The feat brings Drizzy to 14 No. 1 albums, which ties him for the most ever among soloists. Michael Saponara, Billboard, 26 Feb. 2025 Then that soloist attracts a host of tiny dancers, who pack together in a tight group. Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for soloist

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First Known Use

1864, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of soloist was in 1864

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“Soloist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/soloist. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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soloist

noun
so·​lo·​ist ˈsō-lə-wəst How to pronounce soloist (audio)
-(ˌ)lō-əst
: one who performs a solo

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