isolated
adjective
iso·lat·ed
ˈī-sə-ˌlā-təd 
also ˈi-
Examples of isolated in a Sentence
The town remains a very isolated community.
The camp is located in an isolated area.
The arrest was an isolated incident in his youth.
a few isolated cases of vandalism
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At an isolated hotel, a charismatic older man, Gustav (Schreiber), talks to a young artist, Adi (Smith), luring him toward greater and deeper confidences.
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Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
If the tree is small and isolated, its north side may be entirely covered with pale green moss.
—Ted Updike, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025
By treating root causes rather than isolated symptoms, the program aims to reduce long-term healthcare costs and improve outcomes.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
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Helen Shaw, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
If the tree is small and isolated, its north side may be entirely covered with pale green moss.
—Ted Updike, Outdoor Life, 22 May 2025
By treating root causes rather than isolated symptoms, the program aims to reduce long-term healthcare costs and improve outcomes.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Avoid tall, isolated trees or other elevated objects.
—Star-Telegram Weather Bot, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for isolated
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“Isolated.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isolated. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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