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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The work features four vocal soloists who represent Native American, Sephardic, African American and Protestant religious traditions, along with instrumental music based on early American hymn tunes. Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026 Now it’s been 16 years since the group’s most recent album and 14 since their last tour, although there have been a handful of soundtrack and compilation appearances from Sade Adu, as a soloist and with the band. Al Shipley, SPIN, 30 June 2026 My wish also is that soloists cease all their vocal theatrics, which only distort and cheapen the solemn rendition of our anthem. Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026 The show, with Sapphira Cristál as host, includes soloists Nikola Printz and Melody Moore; Robert Mollicone conducts. Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 25 June 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 7 Jul. 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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