solitarily

adverb

Definition of solitarilynext
as in singly

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Recent Examples of solitarily Kids scattered all over the world were listening deeply and solitarily in headphones—and swapping songs and opinions about those songs online. — Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solitarily
  1. singly
  2. separately
  3. exclusively
  4. individually
  5. distinctly
  6. alone
  7. singularly
  8. solely
Adverb
  • In larger spaces, plant masses of Touch of Gold® Holly as a carpet beneath taller shrubs for a vibrant foundation or set singly as an accent in mixed borders.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • Use them singly as a specimen plant, clustered in a privacy screen, or naturalized along a wood line.
    — Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Definition of singly
Adverb
  • Avila’s sister, Patricia Avila, who was also on the job when the mauling took place, was awarded $885,000 for emotional distress, and Maria Avila’s husband, Oscar Olivo, was separately awarded $50,000.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 1 July 2026
  • In conventional winemaking, white grapes are pressed and the juice ferments separately from the skins.
    — Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of separately
Adverb
  • After surviving a career-ending stroke, the former officer founded The Wounded Blue, the nation's only nonprofit dedicated exclusively to injured and disabled law enforcement officers.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2026
  • The Age of Attraction co-hosts welcomed twin daughters, Iris Parker and Dove Tomlin, late in the evening on Tuesday, June 30, the couple exclusively shares with PEOPLE.
    — Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of exclusively
Adverb
  • Set high above the town with breathtaking sea views from all 27 suites and 13 private villas (which are individually staffed), La Réserve offers serenity and discretion—all while being just a few minutes' drive from Pampelonne Beach.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • The Expansion of Institutional Discretion Viewed individually, each of these policies can be defended.
    — Scott White, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of individually
Adverb
  • Sports are the most popular type of event contract by volume on prediction markets, which operate distinctly and are subject to a different regulatory authority than traditional gambling sites.
    — Justin Papp, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • Although his theory came remarkably close to the truth, there are nuances to this distinctly reptilian behavior that were beyond the reach of science at the time.
    — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026
Definition of distinctly
Adverb
  • Take every precaution to never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially in extreme heat when car interiors can quickly become hazardous.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 3 July 2026
  • Producers of corn and wheat, which rely heavily on fertilizer, can spend around a third of their operating costs on fertilizer alone.
    — Joe Hernandez, NPR, 3 July 2026
Definition of alone
Adverb
  • Instead of Cady as rapist, Cape Fear seems to be going for a general theme of Cady as violator, someone who is trespassing not singularly on a female body but on the Bowdens’ trustworthiness.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 26 June 2026
  • Trump appears to have lost interest in most of the GOP agenda and has become almost singularly focused on his voting legislation to require proof of citizenship, which has almost no chance of passing.
    — Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
Definition of singularly
Adverb
  • State officials updated guidance for traffic stops involving legally armed drivers and Ramsey County law enforcement agencies shifted away from stopping drivers solely for equipment violations, such as broken taillights.
    — Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 July 2026
  • Boeing’s Starliner costs and delays remain the target of the latest audit from NASA’s Office of the Inspector General, but remains a cheaper option for the agency than relying solely on SpaceX for its commercial crew needs.
    — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 July 2026
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“Solitarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solitarily. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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