SOLO Synonyms: 133 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of solo

as in single

not being in the company of others a solo flight in a hot-air balloon

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adverb

as in independently

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Recent Examples of solo

Adjective

Historically, wellness travel has been framed as a solo pursuit. — Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026 That ended his day after five innings of one-run ball, with just one mistake — a slider that Manny Machado clobbered for a solo homer — against him. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Noun

Smaller, portable coolers are easier to carry to the beach or park with big groups, while insulated lunch boxes and soft-sided coolers are ideal for smaller groups or solo outings. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 Cameron’s 2012 solo dive cost him approximately $8 million—roughly a third of NOAA’s entire annual ocean exploration budget that year. — Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 2 July 2026

Adverb

Cecilia Romero, a corporate event planner, recommends scanning the crowd for others who are there solo or in a small group of two or three people. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026 Nonetheless, Morikawa finished solo 3rd for the Travelers, and our streak of not hitting on a long shot play continues. — Jeff Hartman, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for solo

Recent Examples of Synonyms for solo

Adjective

Two double bedrooms and a single bedroom are tucked at the end of the main floor, and are adjoined by a large outdoor terrace.

— Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Six days after the Yankees' first 15 batters couldn't get a hit off Bennett, the lanky left-hander retired the Angels' first 13 batters before Vaughn Grissom's fifth-inning single.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of single

Adverb

Israel has barred foreign journalists from independently reporting in Gaza since the start of the war.

— Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Stunt designed to showcase agility, not AI rebellion Despite alarming many viewers at first glance, the viral video does not show a humanoid robot experiencing a software failure or acting independently.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026

Definition of independently

Adjective

The van’s windows were smashed and a lone orange traffic cone sat on the hood.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2026
While South Africa and Ivory Coast thus far are the lone CAF squads to get bounced from the knockout stage, an impressive nine of 10 CAF squads made it to the knockout stage.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of lone

Noun

Thanks in part to the addictive vocals of band members Adriana Flores and Bryan Ponce, the Altons were designated as one of the flagship bands for roots label Daptone Records new soul spinoff, Penrose Records.

— Randy McMullen, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
Under the spotlight, her sentimental vocals land softly with a crowd that’s happy to see her.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

Definition of vocal

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

Adjective

His lonely life away from friends Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint) and Hermione Granger (Emma Watson) included sleeping under the stairs.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 30 June 2026
Thrown into the thick of a ballet season, the dancer explained that there wasn’t time to be lonely.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of lonely

Noun

Foster effectively invented the idea of a professional songwriter; founded the American songbook and pioneered the now-standard verse-chorus structure; and inspired the intellectual-property law of music.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 2 July 2026
Paired with bubbly disco grooves and chant-along choruses, the band became gay icons overnight.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

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