soloist

noun

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

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In Japan, starting violin at the age of 3 and admitted to the prestigious Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia at 10, Himari made her debut with the Berlin Philharmonic in 2025, becoming the youngest Asian soloist ever to appear with it. Rana Wehbe Watson, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 But Rollins wasn’t just a great soloist. David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 27 May 2026 Agreeing on things such as the song, the key, the soloists’ order — and, most importantly, listening to each other — is essential. Steven D. Reske, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026 Debussy’s Sonata has a wistful feeling, as the melody moves between soloist and orchestra in a textured, haunting dance. Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 22 May 2026 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 29 May. 2026.

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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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