solitarily

Definition of solitarilynext

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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
Adverb
  • 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
  • The revolutionaries’ own internal divisions left them to face the Austrian invasion singly.
    Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 Mar. 2026
Adverb
  • The report also notes that 10 Republican state attorneys general have urged the SEC to closely examine OpenAI’s disclosures ahead of a potential public offering, while Congress has separately requested information about the company’s safeguards around conflicts of interest.
    Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 14 May 2026
  • Almonds and dark chocolate provide many healthy benefits when consumed separately.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
Adverb
  • For most of my life, my free time was spent exclusively reading.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 May 2026
  • McClay decided to pursue her passion by launching a business dedicated exclusively to women’s sports.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
Adverb
  • Every trade settles individually, which means each one needs to be fully funded upfront.
    Sharat Priya, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
  • Calendars vary, with districts individually determining when school lets out.
    Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Adverb
  • Dining Across The Nobu Property That same attention to detail carries directly into Nobu Restaurant Los Cabos, which feels distinctly different from other Nobu locations globally.
    Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
  • The real Four Seasons Miami, located in downtown Brickell, offers a distinctly unique—but equally luxe—flavor of the Magic City.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 May 2026
Adverb
  • These two companies alone account for a meaningful 4% of VEA's portfolio.
    Garth Friesen, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
  • Jessica Mack, a health and wellness expert and founder of The Functional Consulting Group who was not involved in the study, said the findings reflect a growing understanding that health is influenced by more than exercise and nutrition alone.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Adverb
  • Jordan Chiles at 25 years old has singularly accomplished more professionally to date than some entire family bloodlines.
    Marquise Francis, NBC news, 9 May 2026
  • Stanley Tucci breaking bad news with singularly gentle aplomb.
    Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Apr. 2026
Adverb
  • All opinions expressed by the CNBC Pro contributors are solely their opinions and do not reflect the opinions of CNBC, or its parent company or affiliates, and may have been previously disseminated by them on television, radio, internet or another medium.
    Carter Braxton Worth, CNBC, 22 May 2026
  • Also Friday, the Lebanese army and the General Security Directorate issued statements declaring that their officers are disciplined, professional and loyal solely to their institutions and the nation.
    Bassem Mroue, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026

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“Solitarily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solitarily. Accessed 23 May. 2026.

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