solitaire
noun
sol·i·taire
ˈsä-lə-ˌter 
1
: a single gem (such as a diamond) set alone
2
: any of various card games that can be played by one person
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Among the finds in 2024 were an 18-karat white gold solitaire diamond ring valued at $39,000 and an 18-karat gold Rolex President Oyster Perpetual Day-Date watch valued at $20,000.
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Think of it like a poker-ish variant of solitaire, where you’re dealt a giant hand of cards and want to make the best hand possible with your mulligans.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Younger millennials, in contrast, embraced oval solitaires in yellow gold, prioritizing minimalism and vintage elegance.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
The round brilliant diamond rests on a thin platinum solitaire setting, per Landau.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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Zach Wichter, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2025
Think of it like a poker-ish variant of solitaire, where you’re dealt a giant hand of cards and want to make the best hand possible with your mulligans.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Younger millennials, in contrast, embraced oval solitaires in yellow gold, prioritizing minimalism and vintage elegance.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
The round brilliant diamond rests on a thin platinum solitaire setting, per Landau.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Solitaire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solitaire. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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solitaire
noun
sol·i·taire
ˈsäl-ə-ˌta(ə)r
-ˌte(ə)r
1
: a single gem (as a diamond) set alone
2
: a card game played by one person alone
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